Kusamkhal - Saintala, Balangir

Kusamkhal is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Belgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusamkhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusamkhal is 421191. The village covers a total geographical area of 594 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kusamkhal

According to the 2011 Census, Kusamkhal village had a total population of 1,330 people, including 681 males and 649 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.25%, with male literacy at 54.86% and female literacy at 34.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusamkhal

Kusamkhal 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 Kusamkhal

Kusamkhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Kusamkhal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kusamkhal is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusamkhal

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

Health Facilities in Kusamkhal

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

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