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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kesthur village has a total population of 1,028 people, consisting of 518 males and 510 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 702 literate and 326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 413 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,028518510
Child Population (0–6 yrs)833548
Scheduled Castes (SC)413198215
Scheduled Tribes (ST)734
Literate Population702392310
Illiterate Population326126200

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MenasiSouth1.43 km
MandibyadarahalliWest1.52 km
NeralaghattaNorth1.56 km
GalipujeNorth-East1.59 km
ChunchegowdanahosahalliSouth-West2.05 km
JakkasandraSouth-East2.31 km
TalagavaraNorth-East2.45 km
KugonahalliWest2.71 km
KodigehalliEast2.86 km
MaralenahalliNorth2.87 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

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

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:

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 Kesthur

Where is Kesthur located?

Kesthur village is located in Doddaballapura Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kesthur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kesthur is Kesthuru.

What is the population of Kesthur?

Kesthur has a total population of 1,028, including 518 males and 510 females.

How many households are there in Kesthur?

There are 257 households in Kesthur.

What is the literacy rate in Kesthur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kesthur is 68.29%. Male literacy is 75.68% and female literacy is 60.78%.