Kushi - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Kushi is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Kushi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushi is 213424. The village covers a total geographical area of 707.42 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kushi 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 Ghorawal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kushi

According to the 2011 Census, Kushi village had a total population of 3,569 people, including 1,862 males and 1,707 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.33%, with male literacy at 76.95% and female literacy at 50.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 900, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Kushi

Kushi 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 Kushi

Kushi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Roberts Ganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Kushi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Kushi is about 23 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 Kushi

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

Health Facilities in Kushi

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

FAQs about Kushi