Kesli (Khilora) - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kesli (Khilora) is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Simga and around 65 km from Raipur. Kesli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesli (Khilora) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesli (Khilora) is 443541. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.32 hectares and falls under the 493113 pincode. Simga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kesli (Khilora)

According to the 2011 Census, Kesli (Khilora) village had a total population of 1,139 people, including 549 males and 590 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.89%, with male literacy at 76.97% and female literacy at 55.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesli (Khilora)

Kesli (Khilora) 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 Kesli (Khilora)

Kesli (Khilora) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Simga to Kesli (Khilora) is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kesli (Khilora) is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesli (Khilora)

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

Health Facilities in Kesli (Khilora)

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

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