Kesaradihi - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Kesaradihi is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kankalitala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesaradihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesaradihi is 317813. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.78 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kesaradihi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kesaradihi

According to the 2011 Census, Kesaradihi village had a total population of 366 people, including 189 males and 177 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.61%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 77.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesaradihi

Kesaradihi 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 Kesaradihi

Kesaradihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Kesaradihi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kesaradihi is about 40 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 Kesaradihi

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

Health Facilities in Kesaradihi

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

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