Kersai

Kersai is a village located in Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Farsabahar (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Jashpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Kersai village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kersai unique in its vibrant Farsabahar-Jashpur region. You’ll see Kersai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kersai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kersai is 434135. The village spans a total geographical area of 2222.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496227. Pathalgaon is nearest town to Kersai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 65km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kersai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kersai

Population of Kersai

According to the 2011 Census, Kersai has a total population of about 4,618, with approximately 2,284 males and 2,334 females. The sex ratio is around 1021 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 640 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 61 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2,845. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.69%, with male literacy at about 67.03% and female literacy near 48.54%. There are around 1,076 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kersai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kersai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kersai. As per the 2011 stats, Kersai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kersai

Knowing the nearby villages of Kersai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kersai.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kersai