Kusmha Kala - Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur

Kusmha Kala is a village situated in the Sahjanwa tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahjanwa and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Matiyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusmha Kala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusmha Kala is 185099. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.94 hectares and falls under the 273209 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kusmha Kala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kusmha Kala

According to the 2011 Census, Kusmha Kala village had a total population of 171 people, including 98 males and 73 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 745 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.99%, with male literacy at 74.71% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusmha Kala

Kusmha Kala 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 Kusmha Kala

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kusmha Kala. The nearest railway station is Kauriaa Jungle, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Kusmha Kala is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Kusmha Kala is about 30 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 Kusmha Kala

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

Health Facilities in Kusmha Kala

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

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