Kusmel - Narala, Kalahandi

Kusmel is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kurmel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusmel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmel is 422778. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 11 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

As per Census 2011, Kusmel village has a total population of 236 people, consisting of 122 males and 114 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 127 literate and 109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kusmel are given below:

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

Public transport in the Kusmel is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Kusmel is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kusmel is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

FAQs about Kusmel