Kesana - Sukruli, Mayurbhanj

Kesana is a village situated in the Sukruli tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Raruan and around 136 km from Baripada. Arjunbilla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesana is 388711. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Kesana

According to the 2011 Census, Kesana village had a total population of 430 people, including 219 males and 211 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.29%, with male literacy at 93.14% and female literacy at 73.10%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesana

Kesana 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 Kesana

Kesana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kesana is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kesana is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesana

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

Health Facilities in Kesana

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

FAQs about Kesana