Kesam - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Kesam is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badmanada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesam is 388125. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Kesam

According to the 2011 Census, Kesam village had a total population of 688 people, including 310 males and 378 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,219 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.17%, with male literacy at 50.95% and female literacy at 33.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 468.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesam

Kesam 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 Kesam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kesam. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kesam is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kesam is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesam

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

Health Facilities in Kesam

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

FAQs about Kesam