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

As per Census 2011, Kusupur village has a total population of 2,672 people, consisting of 1,368 males and 1,304 females. The village has 580 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,960 literate and 712 illiterate residents. Additionally, 566 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6721,3681,304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)250130120
Scheduled Castes (SC)566286280
Literate Population1,9601,069891
Illiterate Population712299413

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SarodaNorth-East1.19 km
JirikanaNorth1.51 km
GaneswarpurSouth1.61 km
GopEast1.63 km
TerabatiabindhaNorth-West1.73 km
KhadisaNorth-East1.99 km
Bayakuda Alias PurusottampurSouth-East2.12 km
AndhraichhapurWest2.24 km
MusunapurNorth2.34 km
ArisandhaNorth-West2.39 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kusupur

Where is Kusupur located?

Kusupur village is located in Gop Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusupur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusupur is Gop.

What is the pincode of Kusupur?

The pincode of Kusupur is 752110.

What is the population of Kusupur?

Kusupur has a total population of 2,672, including 1,368 males and 1,304 females.

How many households are there in Kusupur?

There are 580 households in Kusupur.

What is the literacy rate in Kusupur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusupur is 73.35%. Male literacy is 78.14% and female literacy is 68.33%.