Kusumguda - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Kusumguda is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kusumguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumguda is 428551. The village covers a total geographical area of 53 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Kusumguda

As per Census 2011, Kusumguda village has a total population of 607 people, consisting of 347 males and 260 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 749 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 385 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 371 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumguda

Kusumguda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kusumguda

Kusumguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Kusumguda.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kusumguda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kusumguda is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumguda

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

Health Facilities in Kusumguda

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

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