Kesodih - Birni, Giridih

Kesodih is a village situated in the Birni subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Birni and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Keshodih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesodih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesodih is 352387. The village covers a total geographical area of 440 hectares and falls under the 825324 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kesodih

As per Census 2011, Kesodih village has a total population of 2,144 people, consisting of 1,096 males and 1,048 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 415 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,201 literate and 943 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kesodih are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1441,0961,048
Child Population (0–6 yrs)415218197
Scheduled Castes (SC)1226458
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,201746455
Illiterate Population943350593

Nearby Villages of Kesodih

Kesodih 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)
GajodihNorth-West1.36 km
DomansinghaWest1.37 km
SirmadihSouth-East1.39 km
MadarkhaEast1.95 km
KusmaiNorth-West2.09 km
PurnidihSouth-West2.33 km
BhatudihNorth-West2.50 km
BaraiEast2.75 km
Manik DihaNorth-East2.92 km
TuladihNorth-West3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kesodih

Kesodih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaudhribandh, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Kesodih is about 40 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 Kesodih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kesodih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kesodih

Where is Kesodih located?

Kesodih village is located in Birni Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kesodih?

The Gram Panchayat of Kesodih is Keshodih.

What is the pincode of Kesodih?

The pincode of Kesodih is 825324.

What is the population of Kesodih?

Kesodih has a total population of 2,144, including 1,096 males and 1,048 females.

How many households are there in Kesodih?

There are 307 households in Kesodih.

What is the literacy rate in Kesodih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kesodih is 56.02%. Male literacy is 68.07% and female literacy is 43.42%.