Kesla - Sakola, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Kesla is a village situated in the Sakola tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from Pendra and around 154 km from Bilaspur. Godha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesla is 437613. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.75 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 19 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 Marwahi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kesla

According to the 2011 Census, Kesla village had a total population of 617 people, including 304 males and 313 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.45%, with male literacy at 70.28% and female literacy at 47.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 478.

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

Kesla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pendra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Kesla is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kesla is about 154 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 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