Kesannagar - Kishannagar, Cuttack

Kesannagar is a village situated in the Kishannagar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kishannagar and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Kishorenagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesannagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesannagar is 399937. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 754131 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kesannagar

As per Census 2011, Kesannagar village has a total population of 2,108 people, consisting of 1,081 males and 1,027 females. The village has 499 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,603 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 596 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kesannagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1081,0811,027
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19711681
Scheduled Castes (SC)596316280
Literate Population1,603861742
Illiterate Population505220285

Nearby Villages of Kesannagar

Kesannagar 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)
RamachandrapurWest1.09 km
RatiloNorth-East1.36 km
SantarapurSouth1.48 km
HulipurSouth-West1.59 km
KuruliNorth-West1.73 km
BiswalapadaSouth1.99 km
KalikapurNorth-East2.00 km
BalisukuriSouth-East2.03 km
BhoipadaSouth-East2.10 km
OdapadaWest2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kesannagar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kesannagar. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Kesannagar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesannagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kesannagar

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

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

FAQs about Kesannagar

Where is Kesannagar located?

Kesannagar village is located in Kishannagar Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kesannagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kesannagar is Kishorenagar.

What is the pincode of Kesannagar?

The pincode of Kesannagar is 754131.

What is the population of Kesannagar?

Kesannagar has a total population of 2,108, including 1,081 males and 1,027 females.

How many households are there in Kesannagar?

There are 499 households in Kesannagar.

What is the literacy rate in Kesannagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kesannagar is 76.04%. Male literacy is 79.65% and female literacy is 72.25%.