Kesho Tola - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Kesho Tola is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Keshotola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesho Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesho Tola is 440948. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.46 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kesho Tola

According to the 2011 Census, Kesho Tola village had a total population of 626 people, including 319 males and 307 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.15%, with male literacy at 88.21% and female literacy at 72.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 430.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kesho Tola

Kesho Tola 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 Kesho Tola

Kesho Tola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Kesho Tola is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kesho Tola is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesho Tola

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

Health Facilities in Kesho Tola

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

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