Kesali - Gairatganj, Raisen

Kesali is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Sahajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesali is 483915. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.38 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kesali

According to the 2011 Census, Kesali village had a total population of 203 people, including 109 males and 94 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.75%, with male literacy at 93.94% and female literacy at 73.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kesali

Kesali 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 Kesali

Kesali 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 Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Kesali is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Kesali is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesali

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

Health Facilities in Kesali

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

FAQs about Kesali