Ghusuria - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Ghusuria is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Barsahi and around 40 km from Baripada. Kochilakhunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghusuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghusuria is 390640. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ghusuria

According to the 2011 Census, Ghusuria village had a total population of 1,008 people, including 506 males and 502 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.67%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 50.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 635.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghusuria

Ghusuria 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 Ghusuria

Ghusuria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Ghusuria is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ghusuria 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 Ghusuria

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

Health Facilities in Ghusuria

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

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