Kusumi - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Kusumi is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kantisahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumi is 389849. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kusumi 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 Kusumi

As per Census 2011, Kusumi village has a total population of 478 people, consisting of 249 males and 229 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 125 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumi

Kusumi 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 Kusumi

Public transport in the Kusumi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kusumi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumi

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

Health Facilities in Kusumi

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

FAQs about Kusumi