Kusumal - Khariar, Nuapada

Kusumal is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Birighat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumal is 421991. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kusumal

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumal village had a total population of 1,536 people, including 766 males and 770 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.88%, with male literacy at 63.14% and female literacy at 30.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 473.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kusumal

Kusumal 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 Kusumal

Kusumal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Kusumal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Kusumal is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumal

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

Health Facilities in Kusumal

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

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