Kusmur - Basna, Mahasamund

Kusmur is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kusmur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmur is 445654. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.78 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kusmur

According to the 2011 Census, Kusmur village had a total population of 887 people, including 430 males and 457 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.16%, with male literacy at 72.02% and female literacy at 46.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 695.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusmur

Kusmur 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 Kusmur

Kusmur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Kusmur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kusmur is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusmur

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

Health Facilities in Kusmur

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

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