Mosla - Kashipur, Purulia

Mosla is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.4 km from Kashipur and around 50 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mosla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mosla is 330717. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.14 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Mosla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Mosla

According to the 2011 Census, Mosla village had a total population of 341 people, including 174 males and 167 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.83%, with male literacy at 88.82% and female literacy at 58.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 252.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mosla

Mosla 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 Mosla

Mosla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Mosla is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Mosla is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mosla

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

Health Facilities in Mosla

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

FAQs about Mosla