Kusapada - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Kusapada is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kusapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusapada is 412748. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 761012 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kusapada

According to the 2011 Census, Kusapada village had a total population of 1,962 people, including 985 males and 977 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.00%, with male literacy at 72.54% and female literacy at 43.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusapada

Kusapada 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 Kusapada

Kusapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kusapada is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kusapada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusapada

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

Health Facilities in Kusapada

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

FAQs about Kusapada