Kusumi - Kukudakhandi, Ganjam

Kusumi is a village situated in the Kukudakhandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Golanthara and around 45 km from Chatrapur. Baghalati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumi is 412638. The village covers a total geographical area of 462 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kusumi 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 Kusumi

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumi village had a total population of 1,074 people, including 553 males and 521 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.27%, with male literacy at 81.08% and female literacy at 51.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 925, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumi

Kusumi 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 Kusumi

Kusumi 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 122.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Kusumi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kusumi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumi

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

Health Facilities in Kusumi

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

FAQs about Kusumi