Kushnopur - Gobindpur(Rajnagar), Saraikela Kharsawan

Kushnopur is a village situated in the Gobindpur(Rajnagar) subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 2 km from Rajnagar and around 22 km from Saraikela-kharsawana. Rajnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushnopur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushnopur is 379569. The village covers a total geographical area of 271 hectares and falls under the 831013 pincode.

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

Population of Kushnopur

According to the 2011 Census, Kushnopur village had a total population of 1,025 people, including 513 males and 512 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.80%, with male literacy at 75.43% and female literacy at 56.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 189, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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 Population1,025513512
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015348
Scheduled Castes (SC)1899594
Scheduled Tribes (ST)17710
Literate Population608347261
Illiterate Population417166251

Nearby Villages of Kushnopur

Kushnopur 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)
BariasaiSouth-East1.35 km
KendmuriNorth-West1.36 km
KurmaWest1.56 km
GangdesaiSouth1.73 km
Chheria PahariNorth2.20 km
BaghraisaiEast2.28 km
MuriaparaSouth-West2.47 km
Chota DholadihNorth-West2.57 km
PandugitiEast2.65 km
MagarkolaWest2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kushnopur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kushnopur. The nearest railway station is Birbans, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Saraikela-kharsawana to Kushnopur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kushnopur

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

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

Health Facilities in Kushnopur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kushnopur

Where is Kushnopur located?

Kushnopur village is located in Gobindpur(Rajnagar) Subdivision, Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kushnopur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kushnopur is Rajnagar.

What is the pincode of Kushnopur?

The pincode of Kushnopur is 831013.

What is the population of Kushnopur?

Kushnopur had a total population of 1,025, including 513 males and 512 females.

How many households are there in Kushnopur?

Kushnopur had 216 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kushnopur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kushnopur was 65.80%. Male literacy was 75.43% and female literacy was 56.25%.