Kusumakana - Dasapalla, Nayagarh

Kusumakana is a village situated in the Dasapalla tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasapalla and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Tendabadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumakana is 405574. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 752084 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Kusumakana 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 Kusumakana

As per Census 2011, Kusumakana village has a total population of 147 people, consisting of 76 males and 71 females. The village has 38 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 70 literate and 77 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 79 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumakana

Kusumakana 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 Kusumakana

Kusumakana 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 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Kusumakana is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumakana

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

Health Facilities in Kusumakana

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

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