Kesla - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kesla is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Bhatapara and around 100 km from Raipur. Kesla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesla is 443677. The village covers a total geographical area of 766.78 hectares and falls under the 493225 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kesla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kesla

According to the 2011 Census, Kesla village had a total population of 1,293 people, including 649 males and 644 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.35%, with male literacy at 69.83% and female literacy at 39.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 468.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesla

Kesla 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 Kesla

Public transport in the Kesla is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Kesla is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kesla is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesla

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

Health Facilities in Kesla

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

FAQs about Kesla