Kusumi - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Kusumi is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 33.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dakshingram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumi is 316584. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.56 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kusumi

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumi village had a total population of 1,045 people, including 537 males and 508 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.23%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 62.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumi

Kusumi 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 Kusumi

Kusumi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Kusumi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kusumi is about 33.4 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 Kusumi

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

Health Facilities in Kusumi

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

FAQs about Kusumi