Kusumbandha - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Kusumbandha is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kusumbandha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumbandha is 389502. The village covers a total geographical area of 779 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Kusumbandha

As per Census 2011, Kusumbandha village has a total population of 3,510 people, consisting of 1,729 males and 1,781 females. The village has 961 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 419 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,732 literate and 1,778 illiterate residents. Additionally, 323 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,383 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5101,7291,781
Child Population (0–6 yrs)419194225
Scheduled Castes (SC)323159164
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,383667716
Literate Population1,7321,011721
Illiterate Population1,7787181,060

Nearby Villages of Kusumbandha

Kusumbandha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AsansikarSouth-West1.82 km
KurukutiaSouth1.97 km
BasantpurNorth-East2.16 km
BholagadiaNorth-West2.29 km
GohirapalNorth2.34 km
BasukitalaWest2.49 km
PandrabandhaEast2.53 km
RangamatiaSouth-West2.54 km
SundhisahiNorth2.56 km
LabaniaSouth-East2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusumbandha

Kusumbandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kusumbandha is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kusumbandha is about 45 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 Kusumbandha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kusumbandha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kusumbandha

Where is Kusumbandha located?

Kusumbandha village is located in Bangiriposi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusumbandha?

Kusumbandha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kusumbandha?

The pincode of Kusumbandha is 757092.

What is the population of Kusumbandha?

Kusumbandha has a total population of 3,510, including 1,729 males and 1,781 females.

How many households are there in Kusumbandha?

There are 961 households in Kusumbandha.

What is the literacy rate in Kusumbandha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusumbandha is 49.34%. Male literacy is 58.47% and female literacy is 40.48%.