Kusumkoti - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Kusumkoti is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Muruda and around 30 km from Baripada. Barkand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumkoti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumkoti is 390060. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 757020 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kusumkoti

As per Census 2011, Kusumkoti village has a total population of 581 people, consisting of 287 males and 294 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 220 literate and 361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 518 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population581287294
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1035152
Scheduled Tribes (ST)518259259
Literate Population22014179
Illiterate Population361146215

Nearby Villages of Kusumkoti

Kusumkoti 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)
KukudapadaSouth0.98 km
MurudaNorth-West1.61 km
SanyasiNorth-West1.74 km
KhuruntiaNorth-East1.79 km
BelajhariSouth-East2.42 km
Patakundia Samil MalihataWest2.57 km
RekanaWest2.68 km
BahadasahiSouth-West2.74 km
PalasbadhaNorth-West2.75 km
BachhuripalSouth2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusumkoti

Kusumkoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kusumkoti is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kusumkoti is about 30 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 Kusumkoti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kusumkoti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kusumkoti

Where is Kusumkoti located?

Kusumkoti village is located in Morada Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusumkoti?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusumkoti is Barkand.

What is the pincode of Kusumkoti?

The pincode of Kusumkoti is 757020.

What is the population of Kusumkoti?

Kusumkoti has a total population of 581, including 287 males and 294 females.

How many households are there in Kusumkoti?

There are 122 households in Kusumkoti.

What is the literacy rate in Kusumkoti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusumkoti is 37.87%. Male literacy is 49.13% and female literacy is 26.87%.