Kosam village, Olpad taluka | Pincode 394520

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

shimaben pareshbhai patel

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LGD code: 523759
Pincode: 394520
Post office: Variav
Population: 1,412
Households: 326
Literacy rate: 73.9%
Sex ratio: 972 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 747

Census 2011 · in context

How Kosam compares

By population, Kosam ranks #35 of 103 villages in Olpad mandal.

Literacy rate

73.9%

+1.1% vs mandal average

Kosam: 73.9%
Olpad mandal: 72.8%
Surat district: 75.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

972

+50 vs mandal average

Kosam: 972
Olpad mandal: 922

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.3 vs mandal average

Kosam: 4.3
Olpad mandal: 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kosam at a glance

Kosam is a village of 1,412 people in 326 households (Census 2011) in Olpad taluka, Surat district, Gujarat, the 35th-largest of 103 villages in Olpad taluka. Literacy is 74%, 1 points above the taluka average of 73% and the sex ratio is 972 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 394520, served by Variav post office; the LGD village code is 523759. The sarpanch is shimaben pareshbhai patel, and the village votes in Vagra assembly constituency, represented by MLA Arunsinh Ajitsinh Rana. The population is estimated at 1,866 in 2026, up 32% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kosam

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SURAT
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 10
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KOSAM
Total area (ha): 403.78
Irrigated area (ha): 341.3
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kosam

LGD code: 523759
Pincode: 394520
Post office: Variav
Population (Census 2011): 1,412
Population (projected 2026): 1,866
Households: 326
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 972
Literacy rate: 73.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bharuch
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vagra
Member of Parliament: Mansukhbhai Vasava
Member of Legislative Assembly: Arunsinh Ajitsinh Rana
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: shimaben pareshbhai patel
Block / Mandal: Olpad
Nearest PHC: Jivandeep Clinic (18.7 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Surat district level

Then & Now

Kosam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,412

Census 2011 baseline

+32.2%

Population · 2026

1,866

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

326

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,412Census 2011
Households: 326Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 972 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8662026 proj. · +32.2% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 66,835MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 31,923MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 890NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 84.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 82.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Surat district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Surat district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Surat district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Olpad mandal

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Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Jivandeep Clinic
📍 18.7 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Child Hospital
📍 19.0 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Sai Clinic & Occupational Health Centre
📍 19.3 km awayOSM
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Gujarat rural women turn traditional handicrafts into source of livelihood

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Low-pressure system to bring extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat: IMD

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Gujarat rural women turn traditional handicrafts into source of livelihood
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Low-pressure system to bring extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat: IMD
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Heavy to very heavy rain forecast in Kutch: Mandvi gets 7 inches in 24 hours; Gujarat still 15% short of ra...
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Divert farm subsidies towards natural farming to attract more farmers: Gujarat Governor
ThePrint3 days ago
Gujarat on alert: Heavy rain to continue as monsoon system moves in
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Gujarat rain fury: Borsad records 5.24 inches of rainfall, 210 Talukas drenched
The New Indian Express4 days ago

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People often ask about Kosam

What is the pincode of Kosam?

The pincode of Kosam, Olpad taluka, Surat district, Gujarat is 394520. The post office is Variav.

Which post office delivers to Kosam?

Mail for Kosam is delivered through Variav post office, pincode 394520, in Olpad taluka, Surat district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kosam located?

Kosam is a village in Olpad taluka of Surat district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Kosam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kosam village has a population of 1,412 across 326 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kosam?

The current sarpanch of Kosam gram panchayat is shimaben pareshbhai patel.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kosam in?

Kosam falls under the Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kosam in?

Kosam falls under the Vagra assembly constituency (AC #151) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Kosam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kosam village is 73.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Kosam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kosam village is 972 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Kosam?

The nearest health facility to Kosam is Jivandeep Clinic (~18.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kosam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kosam, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Kosam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kosam village is 523759.

How big is Kosam compared to other villages in Olpad taluka?

Kosam ranks 35 of 103 villages in Olpad taluka by Census 2011 population (1,412 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kosam?

Kosam falls under Vagra assembly constituency (AC 151). The sitting MLA is Arunsinh Ajitsinh Rana (BJP).

Who is the MP for Kosam?

Kosam is in Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mansukhbhai Vasava (BJP).

What is the population of Kosam in 2026?

Kosam is estimated at 1,866 people in 2026, up about 32% from 1,412 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kosam in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Kosam in Surat district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kosam?

shimaben pareshbhai patel is the sarpanch of Kosam gram panchayat, Olpad taluka. See the sarpanch list of Olpad taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)