Kespala - Narala, Kalahandi

Kespala is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ghantamala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kespala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kespala is 422813. The village covers a total geographical area of 377 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kespala 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 Kespala

According to the 2011 Census, Kespala village had a total population of 997 people, including 491 males and 506 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.98%, with male literacy at 81.20% and female literacy at 50.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 564.

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

Nearby Villages of Kespala

Kespala 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 Kespala

Kespala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Kespala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kespala is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kespala

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

Health Facilities in Kespala

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

FAQs about Kespala