Kusauni - Hathua, Gopalganj

Kusauni is a village situated in the Hathua subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hathua and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Kusaundhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusauni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusauni is 230629. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.43 hectares and falls under the 841436 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kusauni

As per Census 2011, Kusauni village has a total population of 5,535 people, consisting of 2,838 males and 2,697 females. The village has 836 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 967 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,141 literate and 2,394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 988 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 226 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,5352,8382,697
Child Population (0–6 yrs)967515452
Scheduled Castes (SC)988523465
Scheduled Tribes (ST)226111115
Literate Population3,1411,8711,270
Illiterate Population2,3949671,427

Nearby Villages of Kusauni

Kusauni 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)
MohanpuraEast0.95 km
Khushihal ChhaparSouth-West0.98 km
Parman PattiNorth-East1.27 km
BishunpuraNorth-West1.67 km
MuraEast1.71 km
Sariswa GosainWest1.77 km
PachpheraSouth1.86 km
Kheman TolaNorth-East1.90 km
Ghinhu Chhapra Urf ParhadwaEast1.99 km
Samail TiwariNorth2.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusauni

Kusauni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lain Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Kusauni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Kusauni is about 27 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 Kusauni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kusauni

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

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

FAQs about Kusauni

Where is Kusauni located?

Kusauni village is located in Hathua Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusauni?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusauni is Kusaundhi.

What is the pincode of Kusauni?

The pincode of Kusauni is 841436.

What is the population of Kusauni?

Kusauni has a total population of 5,535, including 2,838 males and 2,697 females.

How many households are there in Kusauni?

There are 836 households in Kusauni.

What is the literacy rate in Kusauni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusauni is 56.75%. Male literacy is 65.93% and female literacy is 47.09%.