Indian Village Directory

Kosa Village

Kosa is an inhabited village in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040896, the Census 2011 record lists 302 people in 71 households and the reported area is 824.03 hectares. The local references include Kosa Gram Panchayat, Joshimath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joshimath at about 50 km.

In short:

Kosa is a village in Joshimath Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040896 and 302 people in 71 households.

Village Code040896
Population302
Households71
Area824.03 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath

Detailed village profile

Kosa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 302 people, 824.03 hectares of reported area and Joshimath as the nearest town reference for Kosa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Joshimath
CD Block Joshimath
Gram Panchayat KOSA
  • Kosa falls under Joshimath Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040896.
  • The record lists 302 people living in 71 households.
  • The reported village area is 824.03 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Joshimath.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kosa
Census Village Code
040896
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Joshimath
Sub-district Census Code
00284
CD Block
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat
Kosa
Households
71
Population
302
Male Population
153
Female Population
149
Sex Ratio
973.86
Area
824.03 hectares
Area
8.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246423
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 36.65 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.25 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 66.89% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kosa in the official administrative record. Census village code 040896, Kosa Gram Panchayat and Joshimath CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00284
Village Census Code
040896
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat Name
Kosa

Location and Distance

Joshimath is the nearest town listed for Kosa, about 50 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 117 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Joshimath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
50 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
117 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
336 km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
824.03 hectares
Area
8.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 302 people in 71 households, with 153 male residents and 149 female residents. The average household size is 4.25, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 66.89% for Kosa. Population density works out to about 36.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
71
Total Population
302
Male Population
153
Female Population
149
Sex Ratio
973.86
Average Household Size
4.25
ST Population
202
ST Male Population
103
ST Female Population
99
ST Population Share
66.89
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kosa 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
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kosa include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kosa include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kosa 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kosa is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kosa show that reported agricultural commodities include Pules, Potato and Woolen Shawls and net sown area is 39.69 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Handicrafts Commodities First
Woolen Shawls
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pules
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
3.74 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.06
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
775.04 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.89 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.61 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
39.69
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.69 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kosa

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
14
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 12 86%
CRM 2 14%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 36%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 14%
Punjab and Sind Bank 2 14%
Bank of Baroda 1 7.1%
Canara Bank 1 7.1%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Upper Bazar Near Nanda Devi Hotel Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 246422 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Village-Bamni, Tehsil-Josimath Distt- Chamoli, Uttarakhand Chauhan Palace, Khasra No-505 Badrinath, Chamoli, Uttarakhan…
Punjab and Sind Bank ATM 246481 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Badrinath Marg Goving Ghat, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246481
Canara Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Shah Bhawan Road, Uppar Bazar, Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Indian Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Near Gandhi Maidan, Joshimath Super Bazar, Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Punjab National Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Uttarakhand Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Uttarakhand Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Upper Bazar, Near Gmvn Guest House, Joshimath, Chamoli, Chamoli, Uttarakhand…
Punjab and Sind Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Uttarakhand Dusht Daman Gurudwara, Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443

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

Where is Kosa village located?

Kosa is in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Kosa village in?

Kosa village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Kosa village in?

Kosa village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Kosa under?

Kosa comes under Joshimath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kosa?

The Census village code of Kosa is 040896.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kosa under?

Kosa is listed under KOSA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Joshimath.

What is the population of Kosa village?

The village record lists 302 people and 71 households for Kosa.

How many households are in Kosa village?

The village record lists 71 households for Kosa.

What is the male and female population of Kosa?

The record lists 153 male residents and 149 female residents for Kosa.

What is the sex ratio of Kosa village?

The sex ratio of Kosa is 973.86 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kosa village?

The reported geographical area of Kosa is 824.03 hectares.

What is the population density of Kosa village?

The approximate population density of Kosa is 36.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kosa?

The nearest town listed for Kosa is Joshimath, about 50 km away.

How far is Kosa from the district headquarters?

Kosa is about 117 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kosa from the sub-district headquarters?

Kosa is about 50 km from Joshimath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kosa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kosa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kosa?

For Kosa, reported agricultural commodities include Pules, Potato and Woolen Shawls and net sown area is 39.69 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kosa?

The page shows 14 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kosa. These records include 8 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.