Kuspangi is a small village in Banki-Dompara block under Banki tehsil and Cuttack district, in the state of Odisha, India. It is a main census village.
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Map of Kuspangi, Odisha 754027
Geography
Kuspangi is situated on the bank of river Mahanadi and on the feet of small hill stations of Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary. It is 11 km far away from Banki police station cum NAC. It has a beautiful green scenery around the village with fabulous climate. Anyone can't identify the village from the river side. It diminishes under the feet of small hills. It is well connected to Cuttack and Bhubaneswar through direct road link and via Banki-Khurda road.
Industry
Most people of Kuspangi are employed in agriculture. Rice and seasonal vegetables are the most common crops. Farming is seasonal, and depends on rain for moisture rather than river water although the largest river of Orissa, Mahanadi passes near the village. There is also a coal and coke company which employs some of the people.
In recent years many people are traveling outside the village to find jobs.
Cultural life
The villagers celebrate a number of festivals during the year, including Durga Puja, Ram Navami, Diwali, Holi, with festive food such as Manda Pitha, Kakara pitha, and Arisa Pitha Villagers celebrate Ram Navami with 14 days of Ram leela Drama.
Education
Kuspanga has several schools and High schools for the children's education. There are anganwadi kendras for the children below five years.