Kesara - Mohana, Gajapati

Kesara is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Govindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesara is 413739. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kesara

As per Census 2011, Kesara village has a total population of 484 people, consisting of 235 males and 249 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 230 literate and 254 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesara

Kesara 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 Kesara

Kesara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kesara is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kesara is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesara

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

Health Facilities in Kesara

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

FAQs about Kesara