Kusumha - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Kusumha is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Hata and around 25 km from Kushinagar. Kusumha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumha is 188838. The village covers a total geographical area of 1232.59 hectares and falls under the 274306 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kusumha

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumha village had a total population of 15,573 people, including 7,967 males and 7,606 females, living in 2,575 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.99%, with male literacy at 80.10% and female literacy at 53.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,044, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 885.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumha

Kusumha 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 Kusumha

Kusumha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahuawa Khurd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Kusumha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Kusumha is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumha

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

Health Facilities in Kusumha

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

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