Kusmarja - Bengabad, Giridih

Kusmarja is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Giridih, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jhalakdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusmarja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmarja is 351674. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 815312 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 Gandey 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 3 people, including 2 males and 1 females, living in 1 households. The sex ratio was 500 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.33%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 0.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population321
Child Population (0–6 yrs)000
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population110
Illiterate Population211

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)
JogidihNorth-East0.83 km
GopalpurSouth1.11 km
PhuchoWest1.68 km
HarilatanrEast1.87 km
BarotanrNorth-East1.99 km
GovindpurSouth-East2.53 km
PirhakathaNorth-East2.53 km
ChorkataEast2.63 km
JarwadihNorth-East2.65 km
GondalitandSouth2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusmarja

Kusmarja is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Krishna Ballabh, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 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 Giridih to Kusmarja is about 28 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 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kusmarja

Where is Kusmarja located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kusmarja?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusmarja is Jhalakdiha.

What is the pincode of Kusmarja?

The pincode of Kusmarja is 815312.

What is the population of Kusmarja?

Kusmarja had a total population of 3, including 2 males and 1 females.

How many households are there in Kusmarja?

Kusmarja had 1 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kusmarja?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusmarja was 33.33%. Male literacy was 50.00% and female literacy was 0.00%.