Kusa - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Kusa is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Belaien serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusa is 253985. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kusa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kusa

As per Census 2011, Kusa village has a total population of 385 people, consisting of 196 males and 189 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 218 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population385196189
Child Population (0–6 yrs)744232
Scheduled Castes (SC)1538271
Literate Population21812494
Illiterate Population1677295

Nearby Villages of Kusa

Kusa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Karman BechenNorth1.18 km
ChirailiNorth-West1.43 km
Bhatwa BhagliSouth-East1.96 km
AmaunaEast1.99 km
BelainNorth-East2.10 km
Khiri DayalEast2.25 km
BarunaSouth-East2.55 km
BarwanNorth2.56 km
Lemo KhapWest2.63 km
SonbarsaWest2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusa

Kusa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Kusa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kusa is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kusa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kusa

Where is Kusa located?

Kusa village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusa?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusa is Belaien.

What is the pincode of Kusa?

The pincode of Kusa is 824302.

What is the population of Kusa?

Kusa has a total population of 385, including 196 males and 189 females.

How many households are there in Kusa?

There are 58 households in Kusa.

What is the literacy rate in Kusa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusa is 56.62%. Male literacy is 63.27% and female literacy is 49.74%.