Kesla - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Kesla is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Kesala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesla is 441177. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.57 hectares and falls under the 491441 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kesla

According to the 2011 Census, Kesla village had a total population of 1,195 people, including 603 males and 592 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.87%, with male literacy at 84.73% and female literacy at 68.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesla

Kesla 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 Kesla

Kesla 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 Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Kesla is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kesla is about 20 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 Kesla

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

Health Facilities in Kesla

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

FAQs about Kesla