Kusuma - Pottangi, Koraput

Kusuma is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Sambai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusuma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusuma is 430079. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Kusuma

According to the 2011 Census, Kusuma village had a total population of 584 people, including 283 males and 301 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.59%, with male literacy at 35.02% and female literacy at 19.10%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusuma

Kusuma 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 Kusuma

Public transport in the Kusuma is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arakku, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Kusuma is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kusuma is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusuma

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

Health Facilities in Kusuma

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

FAQs about Kusuma