Kusarada - Banapur, Khordha

Kusarada is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Damiabarabara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusarada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusarada is 408411. The village covers a total geographical area of 564 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kusarada

According to the 2011 Census, Kusarada village had a total population of 416 people, including 206 males and 210 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 13.89%, with male literacy at 19.62% and female literacy at 8.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 416.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusarada

Kusarada 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 Kusarada

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kusarada. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Kusarada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kusarada is about 36 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 Kusarada

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

Health Facilities in Kusarada

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

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