Kesinga
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Kesinga | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Kesinga Location in Odisha, India  Kesinga Kesinga (India) | |
| Coordinates: 20°12′N 83°14′E / 20.2°N 83.23°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Kalahandi |
| Government | |
| • Body | N.A.C. |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 16,914 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | OD 08 |
| Website | kalahandi |
Kesinga is a town and a notified area committee in Kalahandi district in the Indian state of Odisha, near India's east coast. It is also called the gate to Kalahandi. Kesinga is rich in agriculture, small industries, and start-ups as well.
Kesinga is situated at 20°12′N 83°14′E / 20.2°N 83.23°E[1] and has an average elevation of 187 metres (614 feet). The rivers Tel and Uteh converge not far from Kesinga, providing fertile ground for summer sand crops such as cucumber and watermelon. Another landmark of Kesinga is the Buddhadangar, an old mountain in the town center. This mountain significantly influences the climate of Kesinga.
Transport
Kesinga is the major railhead in the Kalahandi district. It is considered the gateway of Kalahandi.
National Highway 26 passes through the town. Kesinga is well connected to major cities and towns in Odisha. Kesinga to Balsi is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) by the road of PMGSY.
Village in Kesinga Block
Balsi, Kandel and Kurlupada are villages in Kesinga block of Kalahandi district in Odisha. Boringpadar is the neighbour village of Kesinga. Positioned in a rural area of the Kalahandi district of Odisha, it is among the 106 villages of Kesinga block of Kalahandi district. As per the administration register, the village number of Balsi is 422360. The village has 510 homes. According to Census 2011, Balsi's population is 1799, of which 888 are women, and 911 are men. This village has 254 kids in the age group of 0-6 years, of which 120 are girls, and 134 are boys.