Kusmel - Loisinga, Balangir

Kusmel is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Balangir and around 16 km from Balangir. Kusmel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmel is 420015. The village covers a total geographical area of 815 hectares and falls under the 767065 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kusmel 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 Kusmel

As per Census 2011, Kusmel village has a total population of 2,684 people, consisting of 1,366 males and 1,318 females. The village has 608 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,646 literate and 1,038 illiterate residents. Additionally, 564 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 246 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusmel

Kusmel 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 Kusmel

Kusmel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kusmel is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kusmel is about 16 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 Kusmel

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

Health Facilities in Kusmel

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

FAQs about Kusmel