Kushalda - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Kushalda is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Udala and around 45 km from Baripada. Kusalda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushalda is 391076. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 757085 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kushalda

As per Census 2011, Kushalda village has a total population of 1,235 people, consisting of 599 males and 636 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 795 literate and 440 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 467 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kushalda

Kushalda 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 Kushalda

Kushalda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Kushalda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kushalda 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 Kushalda

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

Health Facilities in Kushalda

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

FAQs about Kushalda