Kusumdega - Kutra, Sundargarh

Kusumdega is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Baragaon and around 42 km from Sundargarh. Panchara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumdega village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumdega is 384082. The village covers a total geographical area of 1136 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kusumdega

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumdega village had a total population of 2,510 people, including 1,306 males and 1,204 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.89%, with male literacy at 82.79% and female literacy at 70.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,153.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumdega

Kusumdega 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 Kusumdega

Kusumdega is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Kusumdega is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kusumdega is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumdega

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

Health Facilities in Kusumdega

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

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