Kessar - Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar

Kessar is a village situated in the Khalilabad tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khalilabad and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Laxmipur Nichaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kessar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kessar is 182855. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.35 hectares and falls under the 272175 pincode. Khalilabad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kessar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khalilabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kessar

As per Census 2011, Kessar village has a total population of 522 people, consisting of 275 males and 247 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kessar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kessar

Kessar 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 Kessar

Kessar 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 Maghar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalilabad to Kessar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Kessar is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kessar

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

Health Facilities in Kessar

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

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