Where is Kosnara village located?
Kosnara is in Ben Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kosnara Village
Kosnara is an inhabited village in Ben Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244990, the Census 2011 record lists 2,023 people in 323 households and the reported area is 305 hectares. The local references include Eksara Gram Panchayat, Ben CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 18 km.
Village Code244990
Population2,023
Households323
Area305 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kosnara
- Census Village Code
- 244990
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Ben
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01393
- CD Block
- Ben
- Gram Panchayat
- Eksara
- Households
- 323
- Population
- 2,023
- Male Population
- 1,053
- Female Population
- 970
- Sex Ratio
- 921.18
- Area
- 305 hectares
- Area
- 3.05 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Biharsharif
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 803114
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kosnara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,023 people, 305 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Kosnara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kosnara falls under Ben Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244990.
- The record lists 2,023 people living in 323 households.
- The reported village area is 305 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Biharsharif.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density663.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.26 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.05%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share87.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kosnara in the official administrative record. Census village code 244990, Eksara Gram Panchayat and Ben CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01393
- Village Census Code
- 244990
- CD Block Code
- 0381
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0006
- CD Block Name
- Ben
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Eksara
Location and Distance
Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Kosnara, about 18 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Ben
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Biharsharif
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Biharsharif
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Biharsharif
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 305 hectares
- Area
- 3.05 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,023 people in 323 households, with 1,053 male residents and 970 female residents. The average household size is 6.26, and SC share is 17.3% and ST share is 0.05% for Kosnara. Population density works out to about 663.28 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 323
- Total Population
- 2,023
- Male Population
- 1,053
- Female Population
- 970
- Sex Ratio
- 921.18
- Average Household Size
- 6.26
- SC Population
- 350
- SC Male Population
- 194
- SC Female Population
- 156
- SC Population Share
- 17.3
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.05
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kosnara list 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kosnara. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kosnara include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 70.9 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kosnara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kosnara include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kosnara is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kosnara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 231 hectares and irrigated land is 202.4 hectares (87.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 74 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 231.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 28.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 202.4
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 131.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kosnara
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 803114 | Nalanda | Bihar | Biharsharif (M Corp.) | Near Parwalpur Post Office (100 Mtr), Beside Sbi Bank, Near Parwalpur Post Office (100 Mtr), Beside Sbi Bank, Nalanda… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 803114 | Nalanda | Parbalpur | Sakardih | Parwalpur Parwalpur Parwalpur, Nalanda, Bihar, 803114 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kosnara village in?
Kosnara village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Kosnara village in?
Kosnara village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kosnara under?
Kosnara comes under Ben Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kosnara?
The Census village code of Kosnara is 244990.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kosnara under?
Kosnara is listed under Eksara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ben.
What is the population of Kosnara village?
The village record lists 2,023 people and 323 households for Kosnara.
How many households are in Kosnara village?
The village record lists 323 households for Kosnara.
What is the male and female population of Kosnara?
The record lists 1,053 male residents and 970 female residents for Kosnara.
What is the sex ratio of Kosnara village?
The sex ratio of Kosnara is 921.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kosnara village?
The reported geographical area of Kosnara is 305 hectares.
What is the population density of Kosnara village?
The approximate population density of Kosnara is 663.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kosnara?
The nearest town listed for Kosnara is Biharsharif, about 18 km away.
How far is Kosnara from the district headquarters?
Kosnara is about 18 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kosnara from the sub-district headquarters?
Kosnara is about 7 km from Ben, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kosnara?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Kosnara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kosnara?
For Kosnara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 231 hectares and irrigated land is 202.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kosnara?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kosnara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.