Kosapur village, Mathavaram taluk | Pincode 600052

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LGD code: 629184
Pincode: 600052
Post office: Redhills
Population: 780
Households: 190
Literacy rate: 69.4%
Sex ratio: 1179 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 291
Distance to district centre: 21 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Chennai: 12 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 287 km
Nearest railway station: Tiruvottiyur · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Sri Jayakala Clinic · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kosapur compares

By population, Kosapur ranks #3 of 7 villages in Mathavaram mandal.

Literacy rate

69.4%

−5.3% vs mandal average

Kosapur: 69.4%
Mathavaram mandal: 74.7%
Chennai district: 81.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,179

+193 vs mandal average

Kosapur: 1,179
Mathavaram mandal: 986

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.2 vs mandal average

Kosapur: 4.1
Mathavaram mandal: 3.9

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

Kosapur at a glance

Kosapur is a village of 780 people in 190 households (Census 2011) in Mathavaram taluk, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, the 3rd-largest of 7 villages in Mathavaram taluk. Literacy is 69%, 5 points below the taluk average of 75% and the sex ratio is 1,179 women per 1,000 men. It lies 21 km from the Chennai district centre, 15 km from Vellanur, the nearest town, 7 km from Tiruvottiyur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 600052, served by Redhills post office; the LGD village code is 629184. The nearest hospital or health centre is Sri Jayakala Clinic, 2 km away. The village votes in Madavaram assembly constituency, represented by MLA M. L. Vijay Prabhu. The population is estimated at 920 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kosapur · this village	780	69%	—
Kosapur · Mathavaram	—	—	0 km N
Chettimedu · Mathavaram	—	—	0.7 km W
Chettimedu · Mathavaram	0	—	0.7 km W
Theyambakkam · Tiruvottiyur	—	—	1.5 km N
Mathur · Mathavaram	—	—	1.8 km SE
Vadaperumbakkam · Mathavaram	—	—	1.9 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kosapur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MANALI
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 150
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Theeyambakkam
Total area (ha): 238.48
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kosapur

LGD code: 629184
Pincode: 600052
Post office: Redhills
Population (Census 2011): 780
Population (projected 2026): 920
Households: 190
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1179
Literacy rate: 69.4%
Coordinates: 13.18183°N, 80.23510°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tiruvallur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madavaram
Member of Parliament: Sasikanth Senthil
Member of Legislative Assembly: M. L. Vijay Prabhu
Block / Mandal: Mathavaram

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 Chennai district level

Then & Now

Kosapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

780

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

920

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

190

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

224

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: 780Census 2011
Households: 190Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1179 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9202026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2242026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 6,21,17,562ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 859NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 96.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 90.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 50.3%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chennai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chennai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chennai 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Kosapur

Mandal centre

Mathavaram · ≈ 3.1 km

≈ 6 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chennai · ≈ 21 km

≈ 42 min by car · 50 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,668 people

Vellanur · ≈ 15 km

≈ 31 min by car · 37 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai12 kmcapital
Bengaluru287 km
Hyderabad504 km
Mumbai1023 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTiruvottiyur7 km
Bus stopMathur MMDA2 km
Hospital / PHCSri Jayakala Clinic2 km
ATM / bankIndian Overseas Bank5 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil4 km
CollegeSt Anne's Arts And Science College5 km
Police stationM5 Ennore Police Booth8 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kosapur

1 Church mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

⛪Saint Sebastian's ChurchChurch4.6 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Kosapur

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🎓St Anns Metric Secondary SchoolHigh school4.5 km ↗

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People often ask about Kosapur

What is the pincode of Kosapur?

The pincode of Kosapur, Mathavaram taluk, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu is 600052. The post office is Redhills.

Which post office delivers to Kosapur?

Mail for Kosapur is delivered through Redhills post office, pincode 600052, in Mathavaram taluk, Chennai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kosapur located?

Kosapur is a village in Mathavaram taluk of Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Kosapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kosapur village has a population of 780 across 190 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kosapur in?

Kosapur falls under the Tiruvallur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kosapur in?

Kosapur falls under the Madavaram assembly constituency (AC #9) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Kosapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kosapur village is 69.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Kosapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kosapur village is 1179 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kosapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kosapur, including Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, Pongal Gift Hamper Scheme, Tamil Nadu Free Bus Travel for Women. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kosapur from Chennai district centre?

Kosapur is approximately 21 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chennai district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kosapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kosapur village is 629184.

Which is the nearest town to Kosapur?

Vellanur (population 11,668, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 15 km from Kosapur in a straight line.

How big is Kosapur compared to other villages in Mathavaram taluk?

Kosapur ranks 3 of 7 villages in Mathavaram taluk by Census 2011 population (780 residents).

How far is Kosapur from Chennai?

Kosapur is about 12 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 15 km.

How far is Kosapur from Bengaluru?

Kosapur is about 287 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 373 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kosapur?

Tiruvottiyur is the nearest railway station to Kosapur, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kosapur?

Mathur MMDA is the nearest bus stop to Kosapur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kosapur?

Sri Jayakala Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kosapur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kosapur?

Indian Overseas Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Kosapur, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kosapur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kosapur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Who is the MLA of Kosapur?

Kosapur falls under Madavaram assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is M. L. Vijay Prabhu (TVK).

Who is the MP for Kosapur?

Kosapur is in Tiruvallur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sasikanth Senthil (INC).

Which schools and colleges are near Kosapur?

Within 5 km of Kosapur: St Anns Metric Secondary School (4.5 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Kosapur in 2026?

Kosapur is estimated at 920 people in 2026, up about 18% from 780 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kosapur in?

Tamil Nadu falls in the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) and the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) of the ICAR classification; Kosapur in Chennai district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)