Kusumkhola - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Kusumkhola is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 23.3 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Mukundabagh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumkhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumkhola is 314913. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.43 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiaganj Azimgan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kusumkhola

As per Census 2011, Kusumkhola village has a total population of 3,324 people, consisting of 1,707 males and 1,617 females. The village has 742 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 449 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,685 literate and 1,639 illiterate residents. Additionally, 673 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,334 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusumkhola

Kusumkhola 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 Kusumkhola

Kusumkhola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gosaingram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jiaganj Azimgan to Kusumkhola is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Kusumkhola is about 23.3 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 Kusumkhola

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

Health Facilities in Kusumkhola

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

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