Kostha - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Kostha is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kostha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kostha is 389923. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 757084 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kostha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Morada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kostha

As per Census 2011, Kostha village has a total population of 1,414 people, consisting of 739 males and 675 females. The village has 374 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,147 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 224 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kostha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kostha

Kostha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kostha

Kostha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kostha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kostha is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kostha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kostha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kostha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kostha village are given below:

FAQs about Kostha