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

As per Census 2011, Kesapur village has a total population of 513 people, consisting of 242 males and 271 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 1,119 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 277 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population513242271
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774235
Scheduled Castes (SC)351322
Literate Population277155122
Illiterate Population23687149

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TalasamparaNorth1.33 km
JayasimalochanapurNorth-East1.49 km
SurangiNorth-East1.71 km
JanamaruNorth-East2.42 km
MardamekhaSouth-East3.28 km
TalagudihillEast4.05 km
TinighariaSouth-East4.11 km
DesariSouth-East4.39 km
TandipurNorth-East4.62 km
ChampabadaSouth-West4.64 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kesapur

Where is Kesapur located?

Kesapur village is located in Patrapur Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kesapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kesapur is Surangigada.

What is the pincode of Kesapur?

The pincode of Kesapur is 761037.

What is the population of Kesapur?

Kesapur has a total population of 513, including 242 males and 271 females.

How many households are there in Kesapur?

There are 114 households in Kesapur.

What is the literacy rate in Kesapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kesapur is 54.00%. Male literacy is 64.05% and female literacy is 45.02%.