Kesthur - Maddur, Mandya

Kesthur is a village situated in the Maddur taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maddur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Kesthuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesthur is 614552. The village covers a total geographical area of 1461.23 hectares and falls under the 571476 pincode. Maddur is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Maddur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kesthur

According to the 2011 Census, Kesthur village had a total population of 5,685 people, including 2,816 males and 2,869 females, living in 1,462 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.49%, with male literacy at 77.91% and female literacy at 63.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 728, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidaghatta, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maddur to Kesthur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Kesthur 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 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