Kusumala - Mandasa, Srikakulam

Kusumala is a village situated in the Mandasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandasa and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kondalogam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumala is 580322. The village covers a total geographical area of 814 hectares and falls under the 532243 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kusumala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kusumala

As per Census 2011, Kusumala village has a total population of 1,552 people, consisting of 779 males and 773 females. The village has 366 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 787 literate and 765 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,538 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kusumala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kusumala

Kusumala is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kusumala

Kusumala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 149.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Kusumala is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kusumala is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kusumala village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kusumala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kusumala village are given below:

FAQs about Kusumala