Kusmarja - Bagodar, Giridih

Kusmarja is a village situated in the Bagodar subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagodar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Kusmarja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmarja is 352449. The village covers a total geographical area of 457 hectares and falls under the 825322 pincode.

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

Population of Kusmarja

As per Census 2011, Kusmarja village has a total population of 4,063 people, consisting of 2,088 males and 1,975 females. The village has 575 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 841 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,073 literate and 1,990 illiterate residents. Additionally, 701 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0632,0881,975
Child Population (0–6 yrs)841434407
Scheduled Castes (SC)701361340
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1082
Literate Population2,0731,323750
Illiterate Population1,9907651,225

Nearby Villages of Kusmarja

Kusmarja 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)
GhoskoSouth-East1.43 km
SirisdihaNorth-West1.45 km
KhataiyaSouth-West1.56 km
KhuntaEast1.99 km
KanadihEast2.12 km
PipradihNorth2.54 km
ChichakiNorth2.69 km
KhambhraWest2.79 km
PartapurSouth-East2.89 km
HankponkNorth-East3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusmarja

Kusmarja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaudhribandh, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 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 Giridih to Kusmarja is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusmarja

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kusmarja

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kusmarja 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 Kusmarja

Where is Kusmarja located?

Kusmarja village is located in Bagodar Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusmarja?

Kusmarja is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kusmarja?

The pincode of Kusmarja is 825322.

What is the population of Kusmarja?

Kusmarja has a total population of 4,063, including 2,088 males and 1,975 females.

How many households are there in Kusmarja?

There are 575 households in Kusmarja.

What is the literacy rate in Kusmarja?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusmarja is 51.02%. Male literacy is 63.36% and female literacy is 37.97%.