Kusumgudi Village - Bishamakatak, Rayagada

Kusumgudi is a village situated in the Bishamakatak tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 90 km from Muniguda and around 60 km from Rayagada . Kutraguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumgudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumgudi is 424980. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Kusumgudi

As per Census 2011, Kusumgudi village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 267 males and 268 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 199 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 346 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 535 267 268
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 77 36 41
Scheduled Castes (SC) 119 60 59
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 346 177 169
Literate Population 199 130 69
Illiterate Population 336 137 199

Nearby Villages of Kusumgudi

Kusumgudi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kusumgudi

Kusumgudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Kusumgudi.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kusumgudi is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kusumgudi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumgudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kusumgudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kusumgudi

Where is Kusumgudi located?

Kusumgudi village is located in Bishamakatak Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusumgudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusumgudi is Kutraguda.

What is the pincode of Kusumgudi?

The pincode of Kusumgudi is 765020.

What is the population of Kusumgudi?

Kusumgudi has a total population of 535, including 267 males and 268 females.

How many households are there in Kusumgudi?

There are 130 households in Kusumgudi.

What is the literacy rate in Kusumgudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusumgudi is 37.20%. Male literacy is 48.69% and female literacy is 25.75%.