Kushadiha - Baliapal, Balasore

Kushadiha is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Baliapal and around 57 km from Baleshwar. Derala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushadiha is 392033. The village covers a total geographical area of 41 hectares and falls under the 756023 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Kushadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Kushadiha village had a total population of 471 people, including 253 males and 218 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.70%, with male literacy at 90.39% and female literacy at 73.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Kushadiha

Kushadiha 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 Kushadiha

Kushadiha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Kushadiha is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kushadiha is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kushadiha

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

Health Facilities in Kushadiha

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

FAQs about Kushadiha