Kushmahar - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Kushmahar is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Kushmahar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushmahar is 173711. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.76 hectares and falls under the 271201 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kushmahar

According to the 2011 Census, Kushmahar village had a total population of 2,361 people, including 1,231 males and 1,130 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.53%, with male literacy at 59.69% and female literacy at 36.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Kushmahar

Kushmahar 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 Kushmahar

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Kushmahar. The nearest railway station is Trilokpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Kushmahar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Kushmahar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kushmahar

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

Health Facilities in Kushmahar

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

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