Kesori - Deori, Gondia

Kesori is a village situated in the Deori tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Deori and around 90 km from Gondiya. Keshori serves as the Village Panchayat for Kesori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesori is 538423. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.44 hectares and falls under the 441902 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Kesori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kesori

According to the 2011 Census, Kesori village had a total population of 812 people, including 402 males and 410 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.59%, with male literacy at 84.49% and female literacy at 62.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 566.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population812402410
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854144
Scheduled Castes (SC)1456877
Scheduled Tribes (ST)566279287
Literate Population535305230
Illiterate Population27797180

Nearby Villages of Kesori

Kesori 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NilajNorth-West1.50 km
WandharaSouth-West1.76 km
DhanoriEast2.27 km
Murmadi(rithi)North-West2.58 km
BelgaonNorth-East2.60 km
MohgaonNorth3.28 km
SirpurWest3.34 km
ChichgadSouth-West3.47 km
AlewadaNorth-West3.49 km
AmbhoraWest3.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kesori

Kesori is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dewalgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Kesori is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kesori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kesori

Where is Kesori located?

Kesori village is located in Deori Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kesori?

The Village Panchayat of Kesori is Keshori.

What is the pincode of Kesori?

The pincode of Kesori is 441902.

What is the population of Kesori?

Kesori had a total population of 812, including 402 males and 410 females.

How many households are there in Kesori?

Kesori had 166 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kesori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kesori was 73.59%. Male literacy was 84.49% and female literacy was 62.84%.