Kesinga

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native_name = Kesinga | type = city | latd = 20.2 | longd = 83.23
locator_position = right | state_name = Orissa
district = Kalahandi
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altitude = 187
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 16,914| population_density =
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Kesinga is a town and a notified area committee in Kalahandi district in the Indian state of Orissa.

Geography

Kesinga is located at coord|20.2|N|83.23|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Kesinga.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kesinga] ] . It has an average elevation of 187 metres (613 feet). River Tel and Uteh meet not very far from Kesinga, providing appreciable ground for summer sand crops(cucumber, watermelon etc). Another landmark of Kesinga is Budhadangar (old mountain) at the middle of the town. This mountain has a profound affect on the climate of Kesinga.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kesinga had a population of 16,914. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kesinga has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66%, and female literacy is 44%. In Kesinga, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

Kesinga is the major rail head in Kalahandi district. It is considered as the gateway of Kalahandi.

Economy

Apart from being a railhead for the region, Kesinga also serves as the place of enormous business activity. It is the economic heart of surrounding area, where farmers can get a fare price for produce. There are scores of rice mills in Kesinga. A godown of FCI gives the storage facility for farmers and rice mill owners. There are numerous cloth stores in the market area which was deconstructed by administration.

Politics

The current MLA from Kesinga Assembly Constituency is Dhaneshwar Majhi of BJP, who won the seat in state elections in 2004 and also in 2000. Previous MLAs from this seat were Bhupinder Singh of INC in 1995, Kiran Chandra Singh Deo of JD in 1990, Bhupinder Singh of INC in 1985, Bhupinder Singh of INC(I) in 1980 and Nagendranath Choudhury of JNP in 1977. [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/March2004/pollupd/ac/states/s18/Partycomp101.htm
title = State Elections 2004 - Partywise Comparision for 101-Kesinga Constituency of ORISSA
publisher = Election Commission of India
accessdate = 2008-09-13]

Kesinga is part of Kalahandi (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2000/background/S18/Orissa_AC_Dist_PC.pdf
title = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies of Orissa
publisher = Election Commission of India
accessdate = 2008-09-13]

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