Kusumkhunta - Sinapali, Nuapada

Kusumkhunta is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Gorla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumkhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumkhunta is 422165. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 766108 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kusumkhunta 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 Kusumkhunta

As per Census 2011, Kusumkhunta village has a total population of 477 people, consisting of 226 males and 251 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 1,110 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 219 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 210 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumkhunta

Kusumkhunta 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 Kusumkhunta

Kusumkhunta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Kusumkhunta is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Kusumkhunta is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumkhunta

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

Health Facilities in Kusumkhunta

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

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