Kushanoor - Naigaon (Khairgaon), Nanded

Kushanoor is a village situated in the Naigaon (Khairgaon) tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naigaon (khairgaon) and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Krushnur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushanoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushanoor is 545113. The village covers a total geographical area of 1828 hectares and falls under the 431709 pincode. Nanded is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kushanoor

As per Census 2011, Kushanoor village has a total population of 4,311 people, consisting of 2,181 males and 2,130 females. The village has 872 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 568 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,630 literate and 1,681 illiterate residents. Additionally, 860 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 168 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3112,1812,130
Child Population (0–6 yrs)568294274
Scheduled Castes (SC)860435425
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1688187
Literate Population2,6301,5181,112
Illiterate Population1,6816631,018

Nearby Villages of Kushanoor

Kushanoor 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)
Rui BkEast6.83 km
AntargaonNorth-East7.07 km
VanzirgaonNorth7.39 km
Dhanaj Kh.West7.74 km
SugaonWest7.89 km
Dhanaj Bk.North-West8.06 km
DonwadaNorth-West8.48 km
LalwandiSouth8.67 km
KuntoorSouth-East8.85 km
SadakpurNorth-East8.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kushanoor

Kushanoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shelgoan H, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanded to Kushanoor is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kushanoor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kushanoor

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

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

FAQs about Kushanoor

Where is Kushanoor located?

Kushanoor village is located in Naigaon (Khairgaon) Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kushanoor?

The Gram Panchayat of Kushanoor is Krushnur.

What is the pincode of Kushanoor?

The pincode of Kushanoor is 431709.

What is the population of Kushanoor?

Kushanoor has a total population of 4,311, including 2,181 males and 2,130 females.

How many households are there in Kushanoor?

There are 872 households in Kushanoor.

What is the literacy rate in Kushanoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kushanoor is 61.01%. Male literacy is 69.60% and female literacy is 52.21%.