Kusmahi - Laukahi, Madhubani

Kusmahi is a village situated in the Laukahi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laukahi and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Belahi Bhawanipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusmahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmahi is 220074. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.4 hectares and falls under the 847108 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kusmahi

As per Census 2011, Kusmahi village has a total population of 2,910 people, consisting of 1,483 males and 1,427 females. The village has 627 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 595 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,170 literate and 1,740 illiterate residents. Additionally, 326 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9101,4831,427
Child Population (0–6 yrs)595280315
Scheduled Castes (SC)326162164
Literate Population1,170810360
Illiterate Population1,7406731,067

Nearby Villages of Kusmahi

Kusmahi 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)
KharagpurSouth-West1.49 km
JarauliEast1.76 km
HarrahaNorth-East1.97 km
Belahi BhawanipurNorth-West1.98 km
KarharwaNorth2.00 km
SakhuaSouth-West2.86 km
BaruwarSouth3.11 km
RajarampattiSouth-East3.15 km
HarirahaWest3.34 km
MatahiEast3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusmahi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kusmahi. The nearest railway station is Nirmali, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Kusmahi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Kusmahi is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusmahi

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

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

Health Facilities in Kusmahi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kusmahi 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 Kusmahi

Where is Kusmahi located?

Kusmahi village is located in Laukahi Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusmahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusmahi is Belahi Bhawanipur.

What is the pincode of Kusmahi?

The pincode of Kusmahi is 847108.

What is the population of Kusmahi?

Kusmahi has a total population of 2,910, including 1,483 males and 1,427 females.

How many households are there in Kusmahi?

There are 627 households in Kusmahi.

What is the literacy rate in Kusmahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusmahi is 40.21%. Male literacy is 54.62% and female literacy is 25.23%.