Kesalgaon - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur

Kesalgaon is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Biramaharajpur and around 39 km from Subarnapur. Bahalpadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesalgaon is 419259. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kesalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kesalgaon village had a total population of 176 people, including 89 males and 87 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.01%, with male literacy at 74.65% and female literacy at 52.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesalgaon

Kesalgaon 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 Kesalgaon

Kesalgaon 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 Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Kesalgaon is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Kesalgaon is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kesalgaon

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

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