Kusumagadia - Dasapalla, Nayagarh

Kusumagadia is a village situated in the Dasapalla tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasapalla and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Tendabadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumagadia is 405608. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 752084 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Kusumagadia

As per Census 2011, Kusumagadia village has a total population of 406 people, consisting of 199 males and 207 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 167 literate and 239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 162 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population406199207
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673631
Scheduled Castes (SC)218100118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1628676
Literate Population1679671
Illiterate Population239103136

Nearby Villages of Kusumagadia

Kusumagadia 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)
PurunapoibadiEast1.17 km
GunthapajuWest1.33 km
SakeniSouth-West1.54 km
PoibadiNorth1.70 km
MasabadiSouth-West2.00 km
KhalamadaWest2.32 km
BateniSouth2.36 km
DugudiSouth-East2.39 km
BadatailaWest2.52 km
PankalsahiNorth2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusumagadia

Kusumagadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Kusumagadia is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumagadia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kusumagadia

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

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

FAQs about Kusumagadia

Where is Kusumagadia located?

Kusumagadia village is located in Dasapalla Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusumagadia?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusumagadia is Tendabadi.

What is the pincode of Kusumagadia?

The pincode of Kusumagadia is 752084.

What is the population of Kusumagadia?

Kusumagadia has a total population of 406, including 199 males and 207 females.

How many households are there in Kusumagadia?

There are 95 households in Kusumagadia.

What is the literacy rate in Kusumagadia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusumagadia is 41.13%. Male literacy is 48.24% and female literacy is 34.30%.