Kusumbar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kusumbar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gopalbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumbar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumbar is 311294. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.55 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kusumbar

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumbar village had a total population of 566 people, including 281 males and 285 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.93%, with male literacy at 75.40% and female literacy at 58.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population566281285
Child Population (0–6 yrs)672938
Scheduled Castes (SC)448221227
Scheduled Tribes (ST)683830
Literate Population334190144
Illiterate Population23291141

Nearby Villages of Kusumbar

Kusumbar 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)
ChhiailSouth-West0.80 km
Chak BinodSouth-East0.87 km
NawaparaNorth-East1.17 km
JotghatakSouth-East1.44 km
Chak MathuraWest1.46 km
GunjarpurSouth-West1.53 km
JagadishpurEast1.56 km
KarimgutinNorth1.81 km
ManailNorth-West1.83 km
RajarampurSouth-West1.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusumbar

Public transport in the Kusumbar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Kusumbar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kusumbar is about 16.1 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 Kusumbar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kusumbar

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

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

FAQs about Kusumbar

Where is Kusumbar located?

Kusumbar village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusumbar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusumbar is Gopalbati.

What is the pincode of Kusumbar?

The pincode of Kusumbar is 733145.

What is the population of Kusumbar?

Kusumbar had a total population of 566, including 281 males and 285 females.

How many households are there in Kusumbar?

Kusumbar had 148 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kusumbar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusumbar was 66.93%. Male literacy was 75.40% and female literacy was 58.30%.