Kusanga - Harabhanga, Boudh

Kusanga is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 64 km from Harbhanga and around 64 km from Baudh. Kusanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusanga is 418774. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 762020 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Kusanga

As per Census 2011, Kusanga village has a total population of 1,393 people, consisting of 709 males and 684 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 990 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 197 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,393709684
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1566987
Scheduled Castes (SC)320159161
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19794103
Literate Population990575415
Illiterate Population403134269

Nearby Villages of Kusanga

Kusanga 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)
BhagamundaWest0.99 km
PaidabhumiSouth-East1.33 km
KumariNorth-East1.34 km
SahajpaliNorth-West1.56 km
SankariSouth-East1.99 km
TiradNorth-West2.23 km
AtalsaraEast2.57 km
BhabapurSouth-East2.61 km
BahaliSouth-West2.93 km
KusasingaNorth-West2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusanga

Kusanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Boinda, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Kusanga is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Kusanga is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kusanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kusanga

Where is Kusanga located?

Kusanga village is located in Harabhanga Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusanga?

Kusanga is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kusanga?

The pincode of Kusanga is 762020.

What is the population of Kusanga?

Kusanga has a total population of 1,393, including 709 males and 684 females.

How many households are there in Kusanga?

There are 368 households in Kusanga.

What is the literacy rate in Kusanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusanga is 71.07%. Male literacy is 81.10% and female literacy is 60.67%.