Kushpali - Kantabanji, Balangir

Kushpali is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Turekela and around 63 km from Balangir. Halanbhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushpali is 420832. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kushpali

According to the 2011 Census, Kushpali village had a total population of 775 people, including 383 males and 392 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.50%, with male literacy at 58.95% and female literacy at 36.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 292.

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

Nearby Villages of Kushpali

Kushpali 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 Kushpali

Kushpali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kushpali is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kushpali is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kushpali

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

Health Facilities in Kushpali

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

FAQs about Kushpali