Kesapur - Patrapur, Ganjam

Kesapur is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Jarada and around 52 km from Chatrapur. Surangigada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesapur is 413195. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 761037 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 48 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 Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kesapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kesapur village had a total population of 513 people, including 242 males and 271 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.53%, with male literacy at 77.50% and female literacy at 51.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Kesapur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kesapur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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