Kusmha - Dobhi, Gaya

Kusmha is a village situated in the Dobhi subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dobhi and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Ghora Ghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusmha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmha is 256473. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 824220 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kusmha

According to the 2011 Census, Kusmha village had a total population of 1,700 people, including 873 males and 827 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.36%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 54.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 698, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kusmha

Kusmha 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 Kusmha

Kusmha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kastha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Kusmha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Kusmha is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusmha

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

Health Facilities in Kusmha

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

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