Kusumbar - Astaranga, Puri

Kusumbar is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Patalada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumbar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumbar is 409246. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Kusumbar

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumbar village had a total population of 442 people, including 229 males and 213 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.66%, with male literacy at 94.63% and female literacy at 84.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumbar

Kusumbar 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 Kusumbar

Kusumbar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Kusumbar is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kusumbar is about 75 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 Kusumbar

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

Health Facilities in Kusumbar

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

FAQs about Kusumbar