Chandakusumi - Bhograi, Balasore

Chandakusumi is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Kamarda and around 76 km from Baleshwar. Mahagab serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandakusumi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandakusumi is 391895. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Chandakusumi

According to the 2011 Census, Chandakusumi village had a total population of 1,528 people, including 809 males and 719 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.32%, with male literacy at 96.00% and female literacy at 79.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandakusumi

Chandakusumi 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 Chandakusumi

Chandakusumi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tikra Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Chandakusumi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Chandakusumi is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandakusumi

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

Health Facilities in Chandakusumi

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

FAQs about Chandakusumi