Kusbadia - Jama, Dumka

Kusbadia is a village situated in the Jama subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jama and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Siktia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusbadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusbadia is 371577. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 814110 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kusbadia

As per Census 2011, Kusbadia village has a total population of 370 people, consisting of 186 males and 184 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 141 literate and 229 illiterate residents. Additionally, 370 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kusbadia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population370186184
Child Population (0–6 yrs)763541
Scheduled Tribes (ST)370186184
Literate Population1419645
Illiterate Population22990139

Nearby Villages of Kusbadia

Kusbadia 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)
KolhariaNorth0.71 km
NokhilaSouth-West0.81 km
SimradangalSouth-East1.08 km
UdalkhapWest1.16 km
HarwadihNorth-West1.21 km
LatapakarEast1.27 km
AmbadangalEast1.81 km
DhurwaNorth1.82 km
ChaklataNorth-West1.87 km
SikltiaSouth2.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusbadia

Kusbadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basukinath, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Kusbadia is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusbadia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kusbadia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kusbadia

Where is Kusbadia located?

Kusbadia village is located in Jama Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusbadia?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusbadia is Siktia.

What is the pincode of Kusbadia?

The pincode of Kusbadia is 814110.

What is the population of Kusbadia?

Kusbadia has a total population of 370, including 186 males and 184 females.

How many households are there in Kusbadia?

There are 71 households in Kusbadia.

What is the literacy rate in Kusbadia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusbadia is 38.11%. Male literacy is 51.61% and female literacy is 24.46%.