Kesapur - Khallikote, Ganjam

Kesapur is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Khalikote and around 35 km from Chatrapur. Kesapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesapur is 411886. The village covers a total geographical area of 1749 hectares and falls under the 761029 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kesapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kesapur village had a total population of 5,938 people, including 3,079 males and 2,859 females, living in 1,157 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.51%, with male literacy at 86.56% and female literacy at 67.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesapur

Kesapur 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 Kesapur

Kesapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Kesapur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kesapur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesapur

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

Health Facilities in Kesapur

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

FAQs about Kesapur