Kusumdih - Jarmundi, Dumka

Kusumdih is a village situated in the Jarmundi subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jarmundi and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Raikinari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumdih is 370012. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.48 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kusumdih

As per Census 2011, Kusumdih village has a total population of 175 people, consisting of 100 males and 75 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 750 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 67 literate and 108 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population17510075
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301911
Literate Population675215
Illiterate Population1084860

Nearby Villages of Kusumdih

Kusumdih 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)
BagechaNorth-East0.70 km
UparbandhaEast0.87 km
SitalpurWest0.99 km
MarikadihNorth-East1.30 km
KasijoraSouth-East1.33 km
BadhiadihEast1.39 km
BhangidihNorth1.45 km
TilakpurSouth1.50 km
BaijnathpurWest1.51 km
RaykanaliNorth-East1.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusumdih

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kusumdih. The nearest railway station is Chandanpahari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Dumka to Kusumdih is about 41 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 Kusumdih

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

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

Health Facilities in Kusumdih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kusumdih

Where is Kusumdih located?

Kusumdih village is located in Jarmundi Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusumdih?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusumdih is Raikinari.

What is the pincode of Kusumdih?

The pincode of Kusumdih is 814145.

What is the population of Kusumdih?

Kusumdih has a total population of 175, including 100 males and 75 females.

How many households are there in Kusumdih?

There are 43 households in Kusumdih.

What is the literacy rate in Kusumdih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusumdih is 38.29%. Male literacy is 52.00% and female literacy is 20.00%.