Kesotanr - Bengabad, Giridih

Kesotanr is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bengabad and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Bhandaridih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesotanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesotanr is 351728. The village covers a total geographical area of 50 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode.

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

Population of Kesotanr

According to the 2011 Census, Kesotanr village had a total population of 539 people, including 262 males and 277 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.61%, with male literacy at 61.54% and female literacy at 39.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population539262277
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1285474
Scheduled Castes (SC)235116119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population20812880
Illiterate Population331134197

Nearby Villages of Kesotanr

Kesotanr 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)
BaghraWest0.72 km
BhandaridihNorth-East0.84 km
AdhnachuaSouth-West0.98 km
Dighria KhurdNorth-West1.42 km
Dighria KalanNorth-West1.69 km
KhutabandhWest1.74 km
Barbad38East1.87 km
PhuljoriSouth-West1.98 km
MadhwadihNorth-East2.09 km
KachhelSouth-East2.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kesotanr

Kesotanr is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Kesotanr is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesotanr

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

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

Health Facilities in Kesotanr

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

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

FAQs about Kesotanr

Where is Kesotanr located?

Kesotanr village is located in Bengabad Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kesotanr?

The Gram Panchayat of Kesotanr is Bhandaridih.

What is the pincode of Kesotanr?

The pincode of Kesotanr is 815312.

What is the population of Kesotanr?

Kesotanr had a total population of 539, including 262 males and 277 females.

How many households are there in Kesotanr?

Kesotanr had 94 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kesotanr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kesotanr was 50.61%. Male literacy was 61.54% and female literacy was 39.41%.