Kusarhi - Obra, Aurangabad

Kusarhi is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Dihri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusarhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusarhi is 253304. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kusarhi

As per Census 2011, Kusarhi village has a total population of 584 people, consisting of 301 males and 283 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population584301283
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055154
Scheduled Castes (SC)221111110
Literate Population345210135
Illiterate Population23991148

Nearby Villages of Kusarhi

Kusarhi 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)
BemataWest0.80 km
GhuthiaEast1.55 km
KasthaNorth-West1.60 km
DurbeNorth-East2.25 km
NimaSouth-East2.32 km
ParsanwanSouth2.95 km
HaspuraWest3.08 km
MohanpurSouth-West3.37 km
DhansirSouth3.46 km
Dali KhapWest3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusarhi

Kusarhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kastha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Kusarhi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusarhi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kusarhi 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 Kusarhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kusarhi

Where is Kusarhi located?

Kusarhi village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusarhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusarhi is Dihri.

What is the pincode of Kusarhi?

The pincode of Kusarhi is 824124.

What is the population of Kusarhi?

Kusarhi has a total population of 584, including 301 males and 283 females.

How many households are there in Kusarhi?

There are 97 households in Kusarhi.

What is the literacy rate in Kusarhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusarhi is 59.08%. Male literacy is 69.77% and female literacy is 47.70%.