Kusubur - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Kusubur is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Belur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusubur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusubur is 617937. The village covers a total geographical area of 587.14 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kusubur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madikeri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kusubur

According to the 2011 Census, Kusubur village had a total population of 1,289 people, including 626 males and 663 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 71.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusubur

Kusubur 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 Kusubur

Kusubur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Kusubur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kusubur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusubur

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

Health Facilities in Kusubur

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

FAQs about Kusubur