Indian Village Directory

Kosab (717) Village

Kosab (717) is an inhabited village in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011770, the Census 2011 record lists 117 people in 29 households and the reported area is 86.64 hectares. The local references include Panchrukhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 18 km.

In short:

Kosab (717) is a village in Palampur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011770 and 117 people in 29 households.

Village Code011770
Population117
Households29
Area86.64 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Kosab (717) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 117 people, 86.64 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Kosab (717), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Palampur
CD Block Panchrukhi
  • Kosab (717) falls under Palampur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011770.
  • The record lists 117 people living in 29 households.
  • The reported village area is 86.64 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palampur.
  • 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

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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
Kosab (717)
Census Village Code
011770
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palampur
Sub-district Census Code
00111
CD Block
Panchrukhi
Households
29
Population
117
Male Population
53
Female Population
64
Sex Ratio
1,207.55
Area
86.64 hectares
Area
0.87 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176076
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 135.04 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.03 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 21.37% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kosab (717) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011770 and Panchrukhi CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00111
Village Census Code
011770
CD Block Code
0021
CD Block Name
Panchrukhi

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Kosab (717), about 18 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
86.64 hectares
Area
0.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 117 people in 29 households, with 53 male residents and 64 female residents. The average household size is 4.03, and SC share is 21.37% and ST share is 0% for Kosab (717). Population density works out to about 135.04 people per sq km.

Total Households
29
Total Population
117
Male Population
53
Female Population
64
Sex Ratio
1,207.55
Average Household Size
4.03
SC Population
25
SC Male Population
12
SC Female Population
13
SC Population Share
21.37
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kosab (717) list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kosab (717). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kosab (717) include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kosab (717) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kosab (717) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kosab (717) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kosab (717) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Paddy and net sown area is 6.86 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
17.43 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.54
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
25.03 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
30.43 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
6.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.86 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kosab (717) village located?

Kosab (717) is in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kosab (717) village in?

Kosab (717) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Kosab (717) village in?

Kosab (717) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kosab (717) under?

Kosab (717) comes under Palampur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kosab (717)?

The Census village code of Kosab (717) is 011770.

What is the population of Kosab (717) village?

The village record lists 117 people and 29 households for Kosab (717).

How many households are in Kosab (717) village?

The village record lists 29 households for Kosab (717).

What is the male and female population of Kosab (717)?

The record lists 53 male residents and 64 female residents for Kosab (717).

What is the sex ratio of Kosab (717) village?

The sex ratio of Kosab (717) is 1,207.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kosab (717) village?

The reported geographical area of Kosab (717) is 86.64 hectares.

What is the population density of Kosab (717) village?

The approximate population density of Kosab (717) is 135.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kosab (717)?

The nearest town listed for Kosab (717) is Palampur, about 18 km away.

How far is Kosab (717) from the district headquarters?

Kosab (717) is about 53 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kosab (717) from the sub-district headquarters?

Kosab (717) is about 18 km from Palampur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kosab (717)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kosab (717).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kosab (717)?

For Kosab (717), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Paddy and net sown area is 6.86 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kosab (717).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kosab (717).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.