About Kusmi

Kusmi which is an administrative block in Balrampur District of Chhattisgarh is developing at a fast pace. Compared to few decades back, the city today enjoys plethora of services making the life of its inhabitants easy and convenient. Earlier, it was the part of Surguja District. But with the separation of Balrampur from Surguja in the year 2012 it was made an administrative block in Balrampur District. The city is nicely linked to the major cities of Chhattisgarh state via two roads in which one passes through Rajpur and another passes through Samri Chandarpur Semarsot. Both these roads are further connected to National Highway 343 (NH 343). The city comes under Samri Vidhan Sabha Constituency and it is located at a distance of 96 km to the north east from Ambikapur. There is a police station in the Tehsil city of Kusmi, which is counted among the most important police stations in Balrampur district.

Geography of Kusmi

The city of Kusmi experiences tropical climate with three main seasons: summer, monsoon and winters. From April to June the region experiences scotching hot climate with temperature sometimes reaching above 45°C. Hot and dry winds are constantly blowing throughout the city. Monsoon arrives by mid July and remains till September. The city witnesses maximum rain falls in month of August. Winters arrives in the months of November and remains till February. During this time temperature reaches around 8°C.

Demography of Kusmi

The census data of Kusmi city is based on the Indian Census of 2011 or when it was the part of Surguja District. So as per the reports of 2011 Census, the total population of Kusmi is 102,484 in which there are 51,871 males while the city has 50,613 females. The total population of Children below six years of age is 17,925 in which males are 8,991 while females are 8,934. The Schedule Caste (SC) population in Kusmi city is 4,904 (2475 males and 2429 females) which is lower than the total population of Schedule Tribe (ST) people i.e. 78343 (39,493 males & 38,850 females). Furthermore, there are total 47,228 literate persons in Kusmi in which 28,319 are literate males while on the other hand, 18909 are literate females. There are 22,387 households in the total 1,025.48 square kilometer area of Kusmi. However, it has only rural population within its area.

Administrative Features of Kusmi

Administration of Kusmi is supervised by the Sub Divisional Magistrate or Sub Divisional Officer who reports to the District Magistrate about the necessities of his area. However, the administration of Kusmi is spread across 106 villages, 56 gram panchayats, 01 janpad panchayat and 01 nagar panchayat. There are total numbers of 99 electrified villages in this city but however, all the villages of Kusmi Tehsil are Naxal affected.

Public Utility Services in Kusmi

Public utility services in the city of Kusmi are available for the conveniences of its inhabitants. The region is well equipped with various public utility services particularly in the form of banking, postal, healthcare and safety. In fact, no one can imagine a city without these basic services which are always required for the services of the people.

Postal Services in Kusmi

The city of Kusmi has located a post office which is responsible for sending of speed post parcel and couriers to far places. Some other services of this post office include money transfer, postal savings, bonds & insurance and many more. It is a sub office branch with head office at Balrampur. However, there are few private courier services also available at the varied areas of Kusmi but majority of the postal services are being utilized by the people from this post office of India Post. In the given below lines, you will get the complete address of post office in Kusmi:

Kusmi Post Office
Type: Sub Office
Address: Kusmi,
District - Balrampur,
Chhattisgarh 497224

Banking Services in Kusmi

In order to continue the economic activities of the people of Kusmi, few of nationalized and private banks have set up their branches at the different corners of the city. All kinds of commercial requirements are being fulfilled at these banks as the inhabitants can easily avail multiple banking services such as ATM facility, saving & current account, personal or business loans, fixed deposits and many more. For your convenience, we are listing the most important bank branch located in the city along with its contact address and important codes like IFSC, MICR and Branch codes.

State Bank of India
Address: Kusmi, Balrampur District, Chhattisgarh - 497224
Phone No.: 07778-274224
IFSC Code: SBIN0005905
MICR Code: 497002211
Branch Code: 005905

Safety and Security in Kusmi

One of the biggest priorities of an administration of a city is the safety and security of its citizens. Kusmi being part of Balrampur is looked after by Balrampur Polivce . Superintendent of Police Balrampur is entrusted with law and order of the city. Various Police barricades and check posts across Kusmi are responsible for keeping law and order in the region. It not only keeps an eye on anti social elements of the city but also take necessary actions against any crime. Since Kusmi is a Naxal affected region, therefore, the duty of the Police Department increases more towards the safety of its inhabitants.

Superintendent of Police, Balrampur
Sh. Jitendra S. Meena
Office of the Superintendent of Police
Balrampur Police Distt., Chhattisgarh
07831-273800(O)
07831-273800 (F)
07831-273801 (R)
09479193800 (M)
https://www.rcchhattisgarh.gov.in/sites/default/files/page-documents/DG%20and%20SP.pdf

Healthcare Services in Kusmi

For having a healthy society, the administration of a city has to ensure availability of various health units. Thankfully Kusmi is dotted with various health care centers where one can visit for proper treatment against any medical problem. There are seven primary health care centers which are equipped with modern medical equipments and experienced team of doctors as well as nursing staff. Besides that, there are few private clinics, dispensaries, diagnostic centers and chemist shops placed at the varied locations of the city. See below the complete address of the most important health care center in Kusmi.

Community Health Center
Address: Kusmi, Balrampur District, Chhattisgarh - 497224
Phone No.: 09424268056

Transportation in Kusmi

Perhaps, the best way to reach at Kusmi city of Balrampur district is via road because the city is well connected to the capital city of Chhattisgarh - Raipur and other major cities of the state with two roads. In these roads, one passes through Rajpur city while on the other hand, the second one connects this place to Samri Chandarpur Semarsot. Both these roads are connected to the NH 343. The state transport buses as well as private buses have regular services on these roads throughout the day. However, the city Kusmi does not have any railway station in less than 10 km. The nearest railway station to Kusmi would be Barwadih Junction Railway Station (74 km) with some others can be Chhipadohar Railway Station (74 km) and Kumendi Railway Station (78 km). Few local transport options such as auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are also very helpful in providing the convenience to the commuters.

Kusmi at a glance

State: Chhattisgarh
District: Balrampur
Elevation: 619 meters
Latitude: 23.28°N
Longitude: 83.90°E
Language: Chhattisgarhi & Hindi
Pin Code: 497224