Kusama - Atarra, Banda

Kusama is a village situated in the Atarra tehsil of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atarra and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Banda. Kusama village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusama is 155219. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.68 hectares and falls under the 210201 pincode. Atarra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kusama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Naraini Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kusama

According to the 2011 Census, Kusama village had a total population of 1,890 people, including 1,014 males and 876 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.13%, with male literacy at 75.49% and female literacy at 40.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusama

Kusama 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 Kusama

Kusama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Atarra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atarra to Kusama is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banda to Kusama is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusama

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

Health Facilities in Kusama

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

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