Kusunpur - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Kusunpur is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Jayanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusunpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusunpur is 395690. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kusunpur 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 Kusunpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kusunpur village had a total population of 468 people, including 235 males and 233 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.67%, with male literacy at 91.89% and female literacy at 81.22%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusunpur

Kusunpur 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 Kusunpur

Public transport in the Kusunpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Kusunpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kusunpur is about 40 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 Kusunpur

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

Health Facilities in Kusunpur

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

FAQs about Kusunpur