Kusaita - Hilsa, Nalanda

Kusaita is a village situated in the Hilsa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilsa and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Korawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusaita village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusaita is 244777. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kusaita

As per Census 2011, Kusaita village has a total population of 3,085 people, consisting of 1,650 males and 1,435 females. The village has 479 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 609 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,391 literate and 1,694 illiterate residents. Additionally, 473 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0851,6501,435
Child Population (0–6 yrs)609337272
Scheduled Castes (SC)473254219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,391911480
Illiterate Population1,694739955

Nearby Villages of Kusaita

Kusaita 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)
PhulwariaNorth-West1.19 km
ShohrapurNorth-East1.36 km
MustafabadurfsardarbighaasarhiEast1.80 km
PuraSouth1.82 km
MandachhSouth-West1.98 km
Masarh NisfWest2.15 km
Barhai BighaNorth-West2.20 km
KorawanNorth2.41 km
KhaddiSouth-East2.67 km
BishunpurWest2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusaita

Kusaita is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junair Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Hilsa to Kusaita is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Kusaita is about 47 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 Kusaita

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

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

Health Facilities in Kusaita

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

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

FAQs about Kusaita

Where is Kusaita located?

Kusaita village is located in Hilsa Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusaita?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusaita is Korawan.

What is the pincode of Kusaita?

The pincode of Kusaita is 801302.

What is the population of Kusaita?

Kusaita has a total population of 3,085, including 1,650 males and 1,435 females.

How many households are there in Kusaita?

There are 479 households in Kusaita.

What is the literacy rate in Kusaita?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusaita is 45.09%. Male literacy is 55.21% and female literacy is 33.45%.