Kesharuadih - Jarhagaon, Mungeli

Kesharuadih is a village situated in the Jarhagaon tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Mungeli and around 35 km from Bilaspur. Keshrwadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesharuadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesharuadih is 438341. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.6 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kesharuadih

As per Census 2011, Kesharuadih village has a total population of 1,370 people, consisting of 727 males and 643 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 702 literate and 668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 482 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,370727643
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241124117
Scheduled Castes (SC)482243239
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291514
Literate Population702448254
Illiterate Population668279389

Nearby Villages of Kesharuadih

Kesharuadih 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TarkidihSouth-East1.20 km
SolhabelhaNorth-West1.45 km
ParsakapaSouth1.67 km
ModheNorth-East1.91 km
BhathariNorth-West2.45 km
PanchbahraSouth-East2.52 km
AmlikapaSouth-East2.62 km
KarhiNorth-East2.99 km
PhulwariWest3.25 km
TotakapaSouth-West3.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kesharuadih

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kesharuadih. The nearest railway station is Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Kesharuadih is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kesharuadih is about 35 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 Kesharuadih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kesharuadih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kesharuadih

Where is Kesharuadih located?

Kesharuadih village is located in Jarhagaon Tehsil, Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kesharuadih?

The Gram Panchayat of Kesharuadih is Keshrwadih.

What is the pincode of Kesharuadih?

The pincode of Kesharuadih is 495330.

What is the population of Kesharuadih?

Kesharuadih has a total population of 1,370, including 727 males and 643 females.

How many households are there in Kesharuadih?

There are 317 households in Kesharuadih.

What is the literacy rate in Kesharuadih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kesharuadih is 51.24%. Male literacy is 61.62% and female literacy is 39.50%.