Kusurla - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Kusurla is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 70 km from Bhawanipatna. Joradobra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusurla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusurla is 422640. The village covers a total geographical area of 685 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Kusurla

According to the 2011 Census, Kusurla village had a total population of 2,329 people, including 1,150 males and 1,179 females, living in 680 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.71%, with male literacy at 75.28% and female literacy at 54.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 393.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusurla

Kusurla 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 Kusurla

Kusurla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kusurla is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kusurla is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusurla

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

Health Facilities in Kusurla

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

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