Chhote Kusmi - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Chhote Kusmi is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Kushmi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhote Kusmi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhote Kusmi is 440580. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.01 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chhote 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 Dongargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhote Kusmi

According to the 2011 Census, Chhote Kusmi village had a total population of 618 people, including 317 males and 301 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.58%, with male literacy at 84.21% and female literacy at 70.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhote Kusmi

Chhote 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 Chhote Kusmi

Chhote Kusmi 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 Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Chhote Kusmi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Chhote Kusmi is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhote Kusmi

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

Health Facilities in Chhote 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 Chhote Kusmi village are given below:

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