Kusumasila - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Kusumasila is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Narayanapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumasila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumasila is 425608. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Kusumasila 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 Kusumasila

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumasila village had a total population of 289 people, including 138 males and 151 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.70%, with male literacy at 43.33% and female literacy at 7.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumasila

Kusumasila 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 Kusumasila

Public transport in the Kusumasila is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kusumasila is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kusumasila is about 40 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 Kusumasila

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

Health Facilities in Kusumasila

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

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