Kosaka - Khandapada, Nayagarh

Kosaka is a village situated in the Khandapada tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandapada and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Koska serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kosaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kosaka is 405984. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 752077 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kosaka

As per Census 2011, Kosaka village has a total population of 501 people, consisting of 256 males and 245 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 136 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kosaka

Kosaka 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 Kosaka

Kosaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Kosaka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Kosaka is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kosaka

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

Health Facilities in Kosaka

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

FAQs about Kosaka