Kusumdihi - Kolabira, Jharsuguda

Kusumdihi is a village situated in the Kolabira tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolabira and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Kulihamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumdihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumdihi is 381261. The village covers a total geographical area of 508 hectares and falls under the 768213 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kusumdihi

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumdihi village had a total population of 549 people, including 273 males and 276 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.22%, with male literacy at 77.35% and female literacy at 57.66%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 486.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumdihi

Kusumdihi 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 Kusumdihi

Kusumdihi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panpali, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Kusumdihi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Kusumdihi is about 29 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 Kusumdihi

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

Health Facilities in Kusumdihi

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

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