Kusupur - Gop, Puri

Kusupur is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Gop serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusupur is 409373. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 752110 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kusupur

According to the 2011 Census, Kusupur village had a total population of 2,672 people, including 1,368 males and 1,304 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.92%, with male literacy at 86.35% and female literacy at 75.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 566.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusupur

Kusupur 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 Kusupur

Kusupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Kusupur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kusupur is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusupur

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

Health Facilities in Kusupur

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

FAQs about Kusupur