Kusumpur - Mohana, Gajapati

Kusumpur is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandiput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumpur is 413919. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kusumpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumpur village had a total population of 142 people, including 66 males and 76 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,152 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.21%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 31.03%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumpur

Kusumpur 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 Kusumpur

Kusumpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kusumpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kusumpur is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumpur

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

Health Facilities in Kusumpur

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

FAQs about Kusumpur