Kusunpura - Garadpur, Kendrapara

Kusunpura is a village situated in the Garadpur tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Patkura and around 33 km from Kendrapara . Palasudha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusunpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusunpura is 396846. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 754134 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kusunpura

According to the 2011 Census, Kusunpura village had a total population of 724 people, including 381 males and 343 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.09%, with male literacy at 77.45% and female literacy at 63.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusunpura

Kusunpura 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 Kusunpura

Public transport in the Kusunpura is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gorakhnath, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Kusunpura is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kusunpura is about 33 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 Kusunpura

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

Health Facilities in Kusunpura

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

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