Kosagumuda - Kodinga, Nabarangpur

Kosagumuda is a village situated in the Kodinga tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Kosagumuda and around 45 km from Nabarangapur . Kosagumuda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosagumuda is 427864. The village covers a total geographical area of 648 hectares and falls under the 764061 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Kosagumuda

As per Census 2011, Kosagumuda village has a total population of 4,500 people, consisting of 2,263 males and 2,237 females. The village has 1,039 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 657 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,252 literate and 2,248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 548 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,329 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5002,2632,237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)657316341
Scheduled Castes (SC)548257291
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,329642687
Literate Population2,2521,323929
Illiterate Population2,2489401,308

Nearby Villages of Kosagumuda

Kosagumuda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaidapalliWest1.73 km
MajhigudaNorth-East1.86 km
MaliatiganSouth-West2.02 km
ChhelipadarSouth-East2.42 km
SantoshpurNorth-West2.45 km
JunapaniEast2.49 km
ChurahandiNorth3.01 km
BansuliWest3.02 km
ParajagudaEast3.02 km
PakhanagudaEast3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kosagumuda

Kosagumuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Kosagumuda is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Kosagumuda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosagumuda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kosagumuda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kosagumuda

Where is Kosagumuda located?

Kosagumuda village is located in Kodinga Tehsil, Nabarangpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kosagumuda?

Kosagumuda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kosagumuda?

The pincode of Kosagumuda is 764061.

What is the population of Kosagumuda?

Kosagumuda has a total population of 4,500, including 2,263 males and 2,237 females.

How many households are there in Kosagumuda?

There are 1,039 households in Kosagumuda.

What is the literacy rate in Kosagumuda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kosagumuda is 50.04%. Male literacy is 58.46% and female literacy is 41.53%.