Kesara - Mainpat, Surguja

Kesara is a village situated in the Mainpat tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narbadapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kesara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesara is 433551. The village covers a total geographical area of 1256.67 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kesara

According to the 2011 Census, Kesara village had a total population of 1,834 people, including 921 males and 913 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.83%, with male literacy at 69.54% and female literacy at 44.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,219.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesara

Kesara 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 Kesara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kesara. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Kesara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kesara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesara

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

Health Facilities in Kesara

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

FAQs about Kesara