Kusapada - Keonjhar

Kusapada is a village situated in the Keonjhar tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Kendujhar Sadar and around 10 km from Kendujhar. Bauripada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusapada is 386056. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 758013 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kusapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Keonjhar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kusapada

As per Census 2011, Kusapada village has a total population of 593 people, consisting of 281 males and 312 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 1,110 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 349 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusapada

Kusapada 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 Kusapada

Kusapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Kusapada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kusapada is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusapada

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

Health Facilities in Kusapada

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

FAQs about Kusapada