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Kesalwada Village

Kesalwada is an inhabited village in Sadak-Arjuni Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538131, the Census 2011 record lists 713 people in 185 households and the reported area is 349.39 hectares. The local references include Sadak-Arjuni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 46 km.

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Quick answer: Kesalwada is a village in Sadak-Arjuni Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538131 and 713 people in 185 households.
Village Code538131
Population713
Households185
Area349.39 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya

Key Village Facts

Village
Kesalwada
Census Village Code
538131
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sadak-Arjuni
Sub-district Census Code
04049
CD Block
Sadak-Arjuni
Households
185
Population
713
Male Population
343
Female Population
370
Sex Ratio
1,078.72
Area
349.39 hectares
Area
3.49 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
46 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kesalwada at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 713 people, 349.39 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Kesalwada, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGondiya
CD BlockSadak-Arjuni
  • Kesalwada falls under Sadak-Arjuni Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 538131.
  • The record lists 713 people living in 185 households.
  • The reported village area is 349.39 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gondiya.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density204.07 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.85 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.85%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share18.93%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share82.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kesalwada in the official administrative record. Census village code 538131 and Sadak-Arjuni CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04049
Village Census Code
538131
CD Block Code
0100
CD Block Name
Sadak-Arjuni

Location and Distance

Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Kesalwada, about 46 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sadak-Arjuni
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
1 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
46 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
46 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
46 km
Total Geographical Area
349.39 hectares
Area
3.49 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 713 people in 185 households, with 343 male residents and 370 female residents. The average household size is 3.85, and SC share is 15.85% and ST share is 18.93% for Kesalwada. Population density works out to about 204.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
185
Total Population
713
Male Population
343
Female Population
370
Sex Ratio
1,078.72
Average Household Size
3.85
SC Population
113
SC Male Population
50
SC Female Population
63
SC Population Share
15.85
ST Population
135
ST Male Population
63
ST Female Population
72
ST Population Share
18.93
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kesalwada list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kesalwada include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kesalwada include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kesalwada include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kesalwada is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kesalwada show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 205.4 hectares and irrigated land is 169.7 hectares (82.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
60.75 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
22.95
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
21.87 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3.96 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.25 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
16.91 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
205.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
169.7
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
33 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.7 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kesalwada village located?

Kesalwada is in Sadak-Arjuni Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Kesalwada village in?

Kesalwada village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Kesalwada village in?

Kesalwada village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Kesalwada under?

Kesalwada comes under Sadak-Arjuni Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kesalwada?

The Census village code of Kesalwada is 538131.

What is the population of Kesalwada village?

The village record lists 713 people and 185 households for Kesalwada.

How many households are in Kesalwada village?

The village record lists 185 households for Kesalwada.

What is the male and female population of Kesalwada?

The record lists 343 male residents and 370 female residents for Kesalwada.

What is the sex ratio of Kesalwada village?

The sex ratio of Kesalwada is 1,078.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kesalwada village?

The reported geographical area of Kesalwada is 349.39 hectares.

What is the population density of Kesalwada village?

The approximate population density of Kesalwada is 204.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kesalwada?

The nearest town listed for Kesalwada is Gondiya, about 46 km away.

How far is Kesalwada from the district headquarters?

Kesalwada is about 46 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kesalwada from the sub-district headquarters?

Kesalwada is about 1 km from Sadak-Arjuni, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kesalwada?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kesalwada.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kesalwada?

For Kesalwada, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 205.4 hectares and irrigated land is 169.7 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kesalwada.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Kesalwada.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.