Kusumdanali - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Kusumdanali is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Salanpur and around 124 km from Barddhaman. Jitpur-uttarrampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusumdanali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusumdanali is 318502. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.94 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kusumdanali

According to the 2011 Census, Kusumdanali village had a total population of 1,095 people, including 537 males and 558 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.18%, with male literacy at 92.90% and female literacy at 73.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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 Population1,095537558
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1145856
Scheduled Castes (SC)582731
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1467571
Literate Population816445371
Illiterate Population27992187

Nearby Villages of Kusumdanali

Kusumdanali 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)
MalladihSouth-East0.81 km
KankurkundaSouth1.10 km
GhiadobaNorth-East1.44 km
KalisankoEast1.61 km
AchhraSouth2.14 km
HarishadiSouth-West2.24 km
ChayenpurEast2.25 km
DabarSouth2.34 km
ManaharaSouth-East2.37 km
KirtanshalaEast2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kusumdanali

Kusumdanali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Kusumdanali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Kusumdanali is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusumdanali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kusumdanali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kusumdanali

Where is Kusumdanali located?

Kusumdanali village is located in Salanpur Subdivision, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kusumdanali?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusumdanali is Jitpur-uttarrampur.

What is the pincode of Kusumdanali?

The pincode of Kusumdanali is 713335.

What is the population of Kusumdanali?

Kusumdanali had a total population of 1,095, including 537 males and 558 females.

How many households are there in Kusumdanali?

Kusumdanali had 240 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kusumdanali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusumdanali was 83.18%. Male literacy was 92.90% and female literacy was 73.90%.