Kusumba - Chopda, Jalgaon

Kusumba is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Kusumbe serves as the Village Panchayat for Kusumba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumba is 526653. The village covers a total geographical area of 381.75 hectares and falls under the 425108 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kusumba

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumba village had a total population of 1,551 people, including 798 males and 753 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.22%, with male literacy at 84.02% and female literacy at 61.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 578.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumba

Kusumba 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 Kusumba

Public transport in the Kusumba is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopda to Kusumba is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Kusumba is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumba

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

Health Facilities in Kusumba

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

FAQs about Kusumba