Kusumi - Aali, Kendrapara

Kusumi is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Eradanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumi is 396096. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 755061 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 60 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 Aul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kusumi

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumi village had a total population of 720 people, including 290 males and 430 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,483 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.63%, with male literacy at 94.07% and female literacy at 86.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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 Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Kusumi is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kusumi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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