Kusmi - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kusmi is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Palari and around 70 km from Raipur. Kusmi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmi is 443927. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.26 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kusmi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kasdol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kusmi

According to the 2011 Census, Kusmi village had a total population of 2,814 people, including 1,393 males and 1,421 females, living in 578 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.65%, with male literacy at 82.47% and female literacy at 63.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 491.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusmi

Kusmi 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 Kusmi

Kusmi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Kusmi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kusmi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusmi

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

Health Facilities in Kusmi

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

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