Kesratal Village - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kesratal is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kodoguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesratal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesratal is 445988. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.37 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kesratal

As per Census 2011, Kesratal village has a total population of 646 people, consisting of 328 males and 318 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 462 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 145 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesratal

Kesratal 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 Kesratal

Kesratal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kesratal is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kesratal is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesratal

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

Health Facilities in Kesratal

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

FAQs about Kesratal