Kusmi - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Kusmi is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Kusmi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmi is 489655. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.43 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kusmi

As per Census 2011, Kusmi village has a total population of 451 people, consisting of 235 males and 216 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 301 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population451235216
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623428
Scheduled Castes (SC)1407763
Scheduled Tribes (ST)803149
Literate Population301161140
Illiterate Population1507476

Nearby Villages of Kusmi

Kusmi 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)
MatwaraEast1.42 km
ManegaonNorth1.45 km
Jhurai PipariyaWest1.63 km
LootiNorth-East2.17 km
ImaliyaNorth-West2.28 km
LamhetaNorth2.42 km
BarhaEast2.78 km
AgasiNorth-East2.80 km
Sagda MihagawanEast3.52 km
RainiNorth3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusmi

Kusmi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Kusmi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Kusmi 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 Kusmi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kusmi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kusmi

Where is Kusmi located?

Kusmi village is located in Shahpura Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusmi?

Kusmi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kusmi?

The pincode of Kusmi is 483119.

What is the population of Kusmi?

Kusmi has a total population of 451, including 235 males and 216 females.

How many households are there in Kusmi?

There are 107 households in Kusmi.

What is the literacy rate in Kusmi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusmi is 66.74%. Male literacy is 68.51% and female literacy is 64.81%.