Kinerkela - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Kinerkela is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Nunmath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kinerkela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinerkela is 422296. The village covers a total geographical area of 356 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kinerkela

According to the 2011 Census, Kinerkela village had a total population of 604 people, including 320 males and 284 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.98%, with male literacy at 76.90% and female literacy at 56.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Kinerkela

Kinerkela 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 Kinerkela

Kinerkela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kinerkela is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kinerkela is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kinerkela

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

Health Facilities in Kinerkela

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

FAQs about Kinerkela