Kusang - Loisinga, Balangir

Kusang is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Balangir and around 25 km from Balangir. Kusang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusang is 419989. The village covers a total geographical area of 601 hectares and falls under the 767065 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kusang

According to the 2011 Census, Kusang village had a total population of 2,995 people, including 1,518 males and 1,477 females, living in 801 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.12%, with male literacy at 84.89% and female literacy at 69.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 570, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 288.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusang

Kusang 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 Kusang

Kusang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kusang is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kusang is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusang

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

Health Facilities in Kusang

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

FAQs about Kusang