Kusuda - Bhograi, Balasore

Kusuda is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Kamarda and around 71 km from Baleshwar. Kusuda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusuda is 391910. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kusuda 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 Kusuda

According to the 2011 Census, Kusuda village had a total population of 2,781 people, including 1,433 males and 1,348 females, living in 712 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.86%, with male literacy at 92.91% and female literacy at 76.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusuda

Kusuda 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 Kusuda

Kusuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kusuda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kusuda is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusuda

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

Health Facilities in Kusuda

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

FAQs about Kusuda