Kesara - Surada, Ganjam

Kesara is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surada and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Nuagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesara is 410909. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 761108 pincode. Surada is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Surada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kesara

According to the 2011 Census, Kesara village had a total population of 1,800 people, including 870 males and 930 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.89%, with male literacy at 74.67% and female literacy at 51.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 545.

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

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 Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surada to Kesara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kesara is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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