Kesharpur - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Kesharpur is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Balibo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesharpur is 402571. The village covers a total geographical area of 381 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kesharpur

As per Census 2011, Kesharpur village has a total population of 500 people, consisting of 264 males and 236 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 390 literate and 110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 230 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesharpur

Kesharpur 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 Kesharpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kesharpur. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Kesharpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kesharpur is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesharpur

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

Health Facilities in Kesharpur

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

FAQs about Kesharpur