Kesala Village - Shivrinarayan, Janjgir-Champa

Kesala is a village situated in the Shivrinarayan tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Nawagarh and around 40 km from Janjgir. Kesala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesala is 436796. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.77 hectares and falls under the 495557 pincode. Shivrinarayan is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kesala

As per Census 2011, Kesala village has a total population of 1,429 people, consisting of 725 males and 704 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 854 literate and 575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kesala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kesala

Kesala 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 Kesala

Kesala 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 Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivrinarayan to Kesala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kesala is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesala

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

Health Facilities in Kesala

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

FAQs about Kesala