Kusmel - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Kusmel is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Damkarlakhunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusmel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmel is 422474. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Kusmel 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 Kusmel

According to the 2011 Census, Kusmel village had a total population of 136 people, including 64 males and 72 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.89%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 36.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusmel

Kusmel 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 Kusmel

Kusmel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kusmel is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kusmel 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 Kusmel

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

Health Facilities in Kusmel

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

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