Kushta Kh. - Achalpur, Amravati

Kushta Kh. is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Khusta Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushta Kh. village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushta Kh. is 531978. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 444808 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kushta Kh.

According to the 2011 Census, Kushta Kh. village had a total population of 799 people, including 398 males and 401 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.31%, with male literacy at 93.77% and female literacy at 80.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Kushta Kh.

Kushta Kh. 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 Kushta Kh.

Kushta Kh. is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Kushta Kh. is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kushta Kh. is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kushta Kh.

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

Health Facilities in Kushta Kh.

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

FAQs about Kushta Kh.