Kusahan - Sirdala, Nawada

Kusahan is a village situated in the Sirdala subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirdala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Bandhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusahan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusahan is 258320. The village covers a total geographical area of 792 hectares and falls under the 805127 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kusahan

According to the 2011 Census, Kusahan village had a total population of 5,242 people, including 2,679 males and 2,563 females, living in 723 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.72%, with male literacy at 74.58% and female literacy at 50.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,730.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusahan

Kusahan 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 Kusahan

Kusahan 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 Nath Ganj, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Kusahan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Kusahan is about 40 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 Kusahan

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

Health Facilities in Kusahan

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

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