Kusmel - Tamnar, Raigarh

Kusmel is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bhagora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusmel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmel is 434844. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.79 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kusmel

According to the 2011 Census, Kusmel village had a total population of 231 people, including 116 males and 115 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.50%, with male literacy at 89.00% and female literacy at 70.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusmel

Kusmel 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 Kusmel

Public transport in the Kusmel is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Kusmel is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kusmel is about 32 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 Kusmel

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

Health Facilities in Kusmel

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

FAQs about Kusmel