Kesha - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Kesha is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kesha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesha is 497886. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.01 hectares and falls under the 481226 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Kesha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kesha

According to the 2011 Census, Kesha village had a total population of 1,963 people, including 993 males and 970 females, living in 429 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.16%, with male literacy at 88.74% and female literacy at 69.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, 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 Kesha

Kesha 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 Kesha

Kesha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balaghat, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Kesha is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesha

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

Health Facilities in Kesha

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

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