Kusumian - Nilagiri, Balasore

Kusumian is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Nilagiri and around 25 km from Baleshwar. Sajangarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumian village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumian is 393156. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 756041 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kusumian

As per Census 2011, Kusumian village has a total population of 1,059 people, consisting of 528 males and 531 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 534 literate and 525 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,035 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kusumian are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kusumian

Kusumian 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 Kusumian

Kusumian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Kusumian is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kusumian is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumian

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

Health Facilities in Kusumian

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

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