Kushamal - Rampur, Sonepur

Kushamal is a village situated in the Rampur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Dunguripali and around 68 km from Subarnapur. Cherupali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushamal is 418905. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 767023 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Kushamal

According to the 2011 Census, Kushamal village had a total population of 861 people, including 462 males and 399 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.69%, with male literacy at 91.29% and female literacy at 67.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Kushamal

Kushamal 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 Kushamal

Kushamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kushamal is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Kushamal is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kushamal

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

Health Facilities in Kushamal

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

FAQs about Kushamal