Kusahara - Mehdawal, Sant Kabir Nagar

Kusahara is a village situated in the Mehdawal tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehdawal and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Kusahra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusahara is 182065. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.53 hectares and falls under the 272125 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kusahara

As per Census 2011, Kusahara village has a total population of 1,182 people, consisting of 592 males and 590 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 264 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 638 literate and 544 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kusahara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,182592590
Child Population (0–6 yrs)264139125
Scheduled Castes (SC)319169150
Literate Population638360278
Illiterate Population544232312

Nearby Villages of Kusahara

Kusahara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Tendar MaghariSouth1.11 km
Lauki MisirSouth-East1.34 km
ChhapawaWest1.35 km
DuhvaWest1.42 km
PeethiaSouth-West1.58 km
ChhitraparSouth1.98 km
Pokhar BhitvaSouth-West2.12 km
KithooriEast2.12 km
LalhiSouth-East2.16 km
DeoriaWest2.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusahara

Kusahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chureb, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Kusahara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Kusahara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusahara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kusahara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kusahara

Where is Kusahara located?

Kusahara village is located in Mehdawal Tehsil, Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusahara?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusahara is Kusahra.

What is the pincode of Kusahara?

The pincode of Kusahara is 272125.

What is the population of Kusahara?

Kusahara has a total population of 1,182, including 592 males and 590 females.

How many households are there in Kusahara?

There are 209 households in Kusahara.

What is the literacy rate in Kusahara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusahara is 53.98%. Male literacy is 60.81% and female literacy is 47.12%.