Kusanpuri - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Kusanpuri is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from Sasan and around 20 km from Sambalpur. Kukudapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusanpuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusanpuri is 381764. The village covers a total geographical area of 927 hectares and falls under the 768200 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kusanpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Kusanpuri village had a total population of 2,084 people, including 1,056 males and 1,028 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.45%, with male literacy at 84.15% and female literacy at 66.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,038.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusanpuri

Kusanpuri 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 Kusanpuri

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kusanpuri. The nearest railway station is Sarala, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Kusanpuri is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kusanpuri is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusanpuri

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

Health Facilities in Kusanpuri

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

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