Kusum Kurya - Nayagram, Jhargram

Kusum Kurya is a village situated in the Nayagram subdivision of Jhargram district, West Bengal. Jamirapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusum Kurya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusum Kurya is 341031. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.27 hectares and falls under the 721135 pincode. Jhargram is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Kusum Kurya

As per Census 2011, Kusum Kurya village has a total population of 404 people, consisting of 212 males and 192 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 188 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 202 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kusum Kurya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population404212192
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583226
Scheduled Castes (SC)1196356
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20210399
Literate Population18811870
Illiterate Population21694122

Nearby Villages of Kusum Kurya

Kusum Kurya is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kusum Kurya

Kusum Kurya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.

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 Jhargram to Kusum Kurya is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusum Kurya

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

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

Health Facilities in Kusum Kurya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kusum Kurya

Where is Kusum Kurya located?

Kusum Kurya village is located in Nayagram Subdivision, Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kusum Kurya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusum Kurya is Jamirapal.

What is the pincode of Kusum Kurya?

The pincode of Kusum Kurya is 721135.

What is the population of Kusum Kurya?

Kusum Kurya has a total population of 404, including 212 males and 192 females.

How many households are there in Kusum Kurya?

There are 90 households in Kusum Kurya.

What is the literacy rate in Kusum Kurya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusum Kurya is 46.53%. Male literacy is 55.66% and female literacy is 36.46%.