Kesia Village Overview
Kesia is a village in Khatra tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 13 km from Khatra tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Baidyanathpur is the Gram Panchayat for Kesia village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kesia village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesia is 329067. The village covers a geographical area of 228.52 hectares and has a pincode of 722101. Khatra is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Kesia
Population & Demographics of Kesia
This section provides population and demographic details of Kesia village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,548 | 801 | 747 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 174 | 88 | 86 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 828 | 433 | 395 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 79 | 41 | 38 |
| Literate Population | 975 | 600 | 375 |
| Illiterate Population | 573 | 201 | 372 |
Key population details of Kesia village are given below:
- Kesia village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,548, including approximately 801 males and 747 females, with a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 828 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 79 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kesia village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.98%.
- There are around 336 households in Kesia village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kesia
Transport facilities help residents of Kesia village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kesia
The following villages are located close to Kesia and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kesia
- Where is Kesia located?
- Kesia village is located in Khatra Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kesia?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kesia is Baidyanathpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kesia?
- The pincode of Kesia is 722101.
- What is the population of Kesia?
- Kesia has a total population of 1,548, including 801 males and 747 females.
- How many households are there in Kesia?
- There are 336 households in Kesia.
- What is the literacy rate in Kesia?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kesia is 62.98%. Male literacy is 74.91% and female literacy is 50.20%.