Kusumi - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Kusumi is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Mahulpalli and around 100 km from Sambalpur. Kusumi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumi is 381450. The village covers a total geographical area of 507 hectares and falls under the 768227 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kusumi

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumi village had a total population of 1,870 people, including 908 males and 962 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.03%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 71.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 821.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumi

Kusumi 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 Kusumi

Kusumi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Kusumi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kusumi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumi

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

Health Facilities in Kusumi

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

FAQs about Kusumi