Kesharipur - Soro, Balasore

Kesharipur is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Soro and around 45 km from Baleshwar. Kesharipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesharipur is 393702. The village covers a total geographical area of 425 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kesharipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kesharipur village had a total population of 3,274 people, including 1,704 males and 1,570 females, living in 804 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.45%, with male literacy at 88.20% and female literacy at 74.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,488, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesharipur

Kesharipur 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 Kesharipur

Kesharipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Kesharipur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kesharipur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesharipur

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

Health Facilities in Kesharipur

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

FAQs about Kesharipur