Kesthur - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Kesthur is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Dod Ballapur and around 46 km from Bangalore Rural. Kesthuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesthur is 625111. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.14 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kesthur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Doddaballapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kesthur

According to the 2011 Census, Kesthur village had a total population of 1,028 people, including 518 males and 510 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.29%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 67.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 413, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesthur

Kesthur 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 Kesthur

Kesthur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dodballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Kesthur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kesthur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesthur

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

Health Facilities in Kesthur

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

FAQs about Kesthur