Kesalpur - Topchanchi, Dhanbad

Kesalpur is a village situated in the Topchanchi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Topchanchi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Chaita serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesalpur is 361340. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.93 hectares and falls under the 828402 pincode.

Kesalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kesalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kesalpur village had a total population of 576 people, including 302 males and 274 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.49%, with male literacy at 82.94% and female literacy at 59.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 572.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesalpur

Kesalpur 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 Kesalpur

Kesalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khario P.h., while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Kesalpur 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 Kesalpur

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

Health Facilities in Kesalpur

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

FAQs about Kesalpur