Kusida - Gandia, Dhenkanal

Kusida is a village situated in the Gandia tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gandia and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Barada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusida is 402661. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 759016 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kusida village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kusida

According to the 2011 Census, Kusida village had a total population of 963 people, including 492 males and 471 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 79.24% and female literacy at 64.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusida

Kusida 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 Kusida

Public transport in the Kusida is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Kusida is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kusida is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusida

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

Health Facilities in Kusida

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

FAQs about Kusida