Kusmusi - Bhaiyathan, Surajpur

Kusmusi is a village situated in the Bhaiyathan tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Bhaiyathan and around 65 km from Ambikapur. Kusmusi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmusi is 432737. The village covers a total geographical area of 871.44 hectares and falls under the 497231 pincode. Surajpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kusmusi

According to the 2011 Census, Kusmusi village had a total population of 3,009 people, including 1,508 males and 1,501 females, living in 725 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.47%, with male literacy at 58.83% and female literacy at 40.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,152.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,0091,5081,501
Child Population (0–6 yrs)460228232
Scheduled Castes (SC)481253228
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,1521,0811,071
Literate Population1,261753508
Illiterate Population1,748755993

Nearby Villages of Kusmusi

Kusmusi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RajoliparaSouth-West1.87 km
KewaraNorth2.61 km
KoilariNorth-East2.74 km
BanjaSouth3.00 km
KurridihWest3.14 km
RagadaSouth-East3.35 km
Danauli KhurdNorth-West3.80 km
SirsiEast3.94 km
KarkotiNorth-East4.09 km
SamauliNorth-East4.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusmusi

Kusmusi 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 Sheoprasadnager, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surajpur to Kusmusi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kusmusi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusmusi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kusmusi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kusmusi

Where is Kusmusi located?

Kusmusi village is located in Bhaiyathan Tehsil, Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusmusi?

Kusmusi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kusmusi?

The pincode of Kusmusi is 497231.

What is the population of Kusmusi?

Kusmusi had a total population of 3,009, including 1,508 males and 1,501 females.

How many households are there in Kusmusi?

Kusmusi had 725 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kusmusi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusmusi was 49.47%. Male literacy was 58.83% and female literacy was 40.03%.