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

According to the 2011 Census, Kusmarja village had a total population of 4,063 people, including 2,088 males and 1,975 females, living in 575 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.34%, with male literacy at 79.99% and female literacy at 47.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 701, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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