Kusuma village, Dhamanagar block | Pincode 756117

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DEEPANJALI NAYAK

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LGD code: 394638
Pincode: 756117
Post office: Dhamnagar
Population: 855
Households: 149
Literacy rate: 77.1%
Sex ratio: 998 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 250
Distance to district centre: 328 km
Distance to mandal centre: 249 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 370 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 480 km
Nearest railway station: Araku · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. B. Biswas · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kusuma compares

By population, Kusuma ranks #56 of 132 villages in Dhamanagar mandal.

Literacy rate

77.1%

+1.6% vs mandal average

Kusuma: 77.1%
Dhamanagar mandal: 75.5%
Bhadrak district: 72.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

998

+9 vs mandal average

Kusuma: 998
Dhamanagar mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

5.7

+0.8 vs mandal average

Kusuma: 5.7
Dhamanagar mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kusuma at a glance

Kusuma is a village of 855 people in 149 households (Census 2011) in Dhamanagar block, Bhadrak district, Odisha, the 56th-largest of 132 villages in Dhamanagar block. Literacy is 77%, 2 points above the block average of 76% and the sex ratio is 998 women per 1,000 men. It lies 328 km from the Bhadrak district centre, 42 km from Ramabhadrapuram, the nearest town, 15 km from Araku railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 756117, served by Dhamnagar post office; the LGD village code is 394638. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. B. Biswas, 15 km away. The sarpanch is DEEPANJALI NAYAK, and the village votes in Bhanjanagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradyumna Kumar Nayak. The population is estimated at 1,008 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kusuma · this village	855	77%	—
Kusuma · Khaira	201	69%	0 km N
Kusuma · Chandabali	377	83%	0 km N
Kusuma · Pottangi	584	23%	0 km N
Pandel · Tushura	788	56%	2.3 km E
Pandel · Daundi	805	70%	2.3 km E
Pukali · Pottangi	2,678	36%	3.2 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kusuma

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 11
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHADRAK
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 12
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Daipur
Total area (ha): 187
Irrigated area (ha): 104.39
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kusuma

LGD code: 394638
Pincode: 756117
Post office: Dhamnagar
Population (Census 2011): 855
Population (projected 2026): 1,008
Households: 149
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 998
Literacy rate: 77.1%
Coordinates: 18.46919°N, 82.88099°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bhanjanagar
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradyumna Kumar Nayak
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DEEPANJALI NAYAK
Block / Mandal: Dhamanagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bhadrak district level

Then & Now

Kusuma — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

855

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,008

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

149

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

176

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 855Census 2011
Households: 149Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 998 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0082026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1762026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,047MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,774MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 980NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 62.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 88.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bhadrak district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bhadrak district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bhadrak district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Kusuma

Mandal centre

Dhamanagar · ≈ 249 km

≈ 8 h 30 min by car · 10 h 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bhadrak · ≈ 328 km

≈ 11 h 13 min by car · 13 h 19 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 42 km

≈ 1 h 27 min by car · 1 h 43 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar370 kmcapital
Hyderabad480 km
Chennai661 km
Kolkata731 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAraku15 km
Bus stopAPSRTC Bus Station , Araku16 km
Hospital / PHCDr. B. Biswas15 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India25 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil25 km
CollegeRaja college ground51 km
Police stationLandespolizei42 km

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People often ask about Kusuma

What is the pincode of Kusuma?

The pincode of Kusuma, Dhamanagar block, Bhadrak district, Odisha is 756117. The post office is Dhamnagar.

Which post office delivers to Kusuma?

Mail for Kusuma is delivered through Dhamnagar post office, pincode 756117, in Dhamanagar block, Bhadrak district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kusuma located?

Kusuma is a village in Dhamanagar block of Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Kusuma as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kusuma village has a population of 855 across 149 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kusuma?

The current sarpanch of Kusuma gram panchayat is DEEPANJALI NAYAK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kusuma in?

Kusuma falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kusuma in?

Kusuma falls under the Bhanjanagar assembly constituency (AC #123) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Kusuma?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kusuma village is 77.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Kusuma?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kusuma village is 998 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kusuma?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kusuma, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kusuma from Bhadrak district centre?

Kusuma is approximately 328 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bhadrak district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kusuma?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kusuma village is 394638.

Which is the nearest town to Kusuma?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 42 km from Kusuma in a straight line.

How big is Kusuma compared to other villages in Dhamanagar block?

Kusuma ranks 56 of 132 villages in Dhamanagar block by Census 2011 population (855 residents).

How far is Kusuma from Bhubaneswar?

Kusuma is about 370 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 480 km.

How far is Kusuma from Hyderabad?

Kusuma is about 480 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 624 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kusuma?

Araku is the nearest railway station to Kusuma, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kusuma?

APSRTC Bus Station , Araku is the nearest bus stop to Kusuma, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kusuma?

Dr. B. Biswas is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kusuma, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kusuma?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Kusuma, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kusuma?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kusuma, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Who is the MLA of Kusuma?

Kusuma falls under Bhanjanagar assembly constituency (AC 123). The sitting MLA is Pradyumna Kumar Nayak (BJP).

Who is the MP for Kusuma?

Kusuma is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Kusuma in 2026?

Kusuma is estimated at 1,008 people in 2026, up about 18% from 855 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kusuma in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Kusuma in Bhadrak district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kusuma?

DEEPANJALI NAYAK is the sarpanch of Kusuma gram panchayat, Dhamanagar block. See the sarpanch list of Dhamanagar block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)