Where is Kosa village located?
Kosa is in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.
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.
Village Code040896
Population302
Households71
Area824.03 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath
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
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.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density36.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.25 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share66.89%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
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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.
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 12 | 86% |
| CRM | 2 | 14% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.