Kusabahali - Patnagarh, Balangir

Kusabahali is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Baneimunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusabahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusabahali is 420575. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kusabahali

According to the 2011 Census, Kusabahali village had a total population of 394 people, including 207 males and 187 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.94%, with male literacy at 77.97% and female literacy at 61.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusabahali

Kusabahali 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 Kusabahali

Public transport in the Kusabahali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Kusabahali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kusabahali is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusabahali

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

Health Facilities in Kusabahali

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

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