Kusapali - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Kusapali is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Rauti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusapali is 410493. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kusapali

According to the 2011 Census, Kusapali village had a total population of 752 people, including 352 males and 400 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,136 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.38%, with male literacy at 92.28% and female literacy at 75.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusapali

Kusapali 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 Kusapali

Public transport in the Kusapali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Kusapali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kusapali is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusapali

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

Health Facilities in Kusapali

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

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