Kusumaguda - Gunupur, Rayagada

Kusumaguda is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gothalapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumaguda is 426803. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kusumaguda

As per Census 2011, Kusumaguda village has a total population of 90 people, consisting of 46 males and 44 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 19 literate and 71 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumaguda

Kusumaguda 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 Kusumaguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kusumaguda. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kusumaguda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kusumaguda is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumaguda

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

Health Facilities in Kusumaguda

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

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