Where is Kosla village located?
Kosla is in Nardiganj Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
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Kosla Village
Kosla is an inhabited village in Nardiganj Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257460, the Census 2011 record lists 4,398 people in 599 households and the reported area is 293 hectares. The local references include Kosla Gram Panchayat, Nardiganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 8 km.
Kosla is a village in Nardiganj Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257460 and 4,398 people in 599 households.
Village Code257460
Population4,398
Households599
Area293 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Detailed village profile
Kosla at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,398 people, 293 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Kosla, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kosla falls under Nardiganj Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 257460.
- The record lists 4,398 people living in 599 households.
- The reported village area is 293 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
- 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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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kosla
- Census Village Code
- 257460
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nawada
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Nardiganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01511
- CD Block
- Nardiganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Kosla
- Households
- 599
- Population
- 4,398
- Male Population
- 2,259
- Female Population
- 2,139
- Sex Ratio
- 946.88
- Area
- 293 hectares
- Area
- 2.93 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
1,501.02 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
7.34 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
33.36%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
60.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kosla in the official administrative record. Census village code 257460, Kosla Gram Panchayat and Nardiganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01511
- Village Census Code
- 257460
- CD Block Code
- 0499
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 11
- CD Block Name
- Nardiganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kosla
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Kosla, about 8 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Nardiganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 28 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hisua
- Distance within State/UT
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 293 hectares
- Area
- 2.93 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,398 people in 599 households, with 2,259 male residents and 2,139 female residents. The average household size is 7.34, and SC share is 33.36% and ST share is 0% for Kosla. Population density works out to about 1,501.02 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 599
- Total Population
- 4,398
- Male Population
- 2,259
- Female Population
- 2,139
- Sex Ratio
- 946.88
- Average Household Size
- 7.34
- SC Population
- 1,467
- SC Male Population
- 747
- SC Female Population
- 720
- SC Population Share
- 33.36
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kosla list 1 government primary school 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
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kosla. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kosla include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 18.61 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 157.57 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kosla include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- Major 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 Kosla include self-help groups, 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
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kosla is reported as 6 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
- 6 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kosla show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 259.89 hectares and irrigated land is 157.57 hectares (60.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 14.5
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 259.89
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 102.32 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 157.57
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
Map and Location
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Which district is Kosla village in?
Kosla village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Kosla village in?
Kosla village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kosla under?
Kosla comes under Nardiganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kosla?
The Census village code of Kosla is 257460.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kosla under?
Kosla is listed under Kosla Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Nardiganj.
What is the population of Kosla village?
The village record lists 4,398 people and 599 households for Kosla.
How many households are in Kosla village?
The village record lists 599 households for Kosla.
What is the male and female population of Kosla?
The record lists 2,259 male residents and 2,139 female residents for Kosla.
What is the sex ratio of Kosla village?
The sex ratio of Kosla is 946.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kosla village?
The reported geographical area of Kosla is 293 hectares.
What is the population density of Kosla village?
The approximate population density of Kosla is 1,501.02 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kosla?
The nearest town listed for Kosla is Hisua, about 8 km away.
How far is Kosla from the district headquarters?
Kosla is about 28 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kosla from the sub-district headquarters?
Kosla is about 5 km from Nardiganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kosla?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kosla.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kosla?
For Kosla, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 259.89 hectares and irrigated land is 157.57 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kosla.