Kestur

Kestur is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Kestur unique in its vibrant Krishnarajanagara-Mysore region. You’ll see Kestur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kestur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kestur is 618626. The village spans a total geographical area of 1328.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 571602. K.r.nagara is nearest town to Kestur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kestur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Krishnarajanagara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandya Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kestur

Population of Kestur

According to the 2011 Census, Kestur has a total population of about 5,642, with approximately 2,817 males and 2,825 females. The sex ratio is around 1002 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 564 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 247 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 234. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.14%, with male literacy at about 67.91% and female literacy near 46.41%. There are around 1,275 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kestur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kestur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kestur. As per the 2011 stats, Kestur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kestur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kestur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kestur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kestur