Kusu - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Kusu is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kusu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusu is 433052. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.77 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kusu

According to the 2011 Census, Kusu village had a total population of 1,468 people, including 709 males and 759 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.77%, with male literacy at 58.67% and female literacy at 43.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 998.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusu

Kusu 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 Kusu

Kusu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Kusu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kusu is about 35 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 Kusu

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

Health Facilities in Kusu

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

FAQs about Kusu