Kesaria - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Kesaria is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Keshariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesaria is 216600. The village covers a total geographical area of 601 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kesaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kesaria

According to the 2011 Census, Kesaria village had a total population of 5,880 people, including 3,045 males and 2,835 females, living in 1,001 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.20%, with male literacy at 63.34% and female literacy at 39.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 719, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kesaria

Kesaria 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 Kesaria

Public transport in the Kesaria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Kesaria is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Kesaria is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesaria

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

Health Facilities in Kesaria

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

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