Kestur
About Kestur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kestur village is 618626. Kestur village is located in Krishnarajanagara taluka of Mysore district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Krishnarajanagara (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Mysore. As per 2009 stats, Kesthur is the gram panchayat of Kestur village.
The total geographical area of village is 1328.09 hectares. Kestur has a total population of 5,642 peoples, out of which male population is 2,817 while female population is 2,825. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1002 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kestur village is 57.14% out of which 67.91% males and 46.41% females are literate. There are about 1,275 houses in kestur village. Pincode of kestur village locality is 571602.
When it comes to administration, Kestur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kestur village comes under Krishnarajanagara Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mandya Lok Sabha constituency. K.r.nagara is nearest town to kestur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.
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Population of Kestur
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,642 | 2,817 | 2,825 |
| Children (0-6) | 564 | 293 | 271 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 247 | 125 | 122 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 234 | 114 | 120 |
| Literate Population | 3,224 | 1,913 | 1,311 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,418 | 904 | 1,514 |
Connectivity of Kestur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kestur
Where is Kestur located?
Kestur village is situated in Krishnarajanagara Taluka, within the Mysore district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kestur?
The Gram Panchayat of Kestur is Kesthur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kestur?
The pincode of Kestur is 571602, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kestur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kestur is 5,642, with 2,817 males and 2,825 females.
How many households are there in Kestur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kestur village has a total of 1,275 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kestur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kestur is 57.14%. The male literacy rate is 67.91%, while the female literacy rate is 46.41%.