Kusunpur - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Kusunpur is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Bansada and around 69 km from Bhadrak. Karanjamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusunpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusunpur is 395483. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 756129 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Kusunpur

As per Census 2011, Kusunpur village has a total population of 376 people, consisting of 185 males and 191 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 246 literate and 130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population376185191
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693831
Scheduled Castes (SC)834340
Literate Population246125121
Illiterate Population1306070

Nearby Villages of Kusunpur

Kusunpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SaraswatiSouth0.53 km
GuansolNorth-West1.11 km
TentulipokhariWest1.90 km
DhirasahiNorth-West2.18 km
BaliarpurSouth2.45 km
DhanakutaNorth-East2.49 km
SasikadeipurSouth-East2.49 km
NachhipurWest2.56 km
NarendrapurEast2.69 km
KalibindhaNorth-West2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusunpur

Kusunpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kusunpur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Kusunpur is about 69 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 Kusunpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kusunpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kusunpur

Where is Kusunpur located?

Kusunpur village is located in Chandbali Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusunpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusunpur is Karanjamal.

What is the pincode of Kusunpur?

The pincode of Kusunpur is 756129.

What is the population of Kusunpur?

Kusunpur has a total population of 376, including 185 males and 191 females.

How many households are there in Kusunpur?

There are 59 households in Kusunpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kusunpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusunpur is 65.43%. Male literacy is 67.57% and female literacy is 63.35%.