Kusumghaty - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Kusumghaty is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 120 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badpathara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumghaty village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumghaty is 390827. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kusumghaty

As per Census 2011, Kusumghaty village has a total population of 833 people, consisting of 408 males and 425 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 434 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 530 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumghaty

Kusumghaty 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 Kusumghaty

Kusumghaty is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kusumghaty is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kusumghaty is about 35 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 Kusumghaty

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

Health Facilities in Kusumghaty

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

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