Kewal - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Kewal is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kanhaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kewal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kewal is 256601. The village covers a total geographical area of 30 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kewal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bodh gaya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kewal

According to the 2011 Census, Kewal village had a total population of 96 people, including 53 males and 43 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 811 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.95%, with male literacy at 40.00% and female literacy at 25.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Kewal

Kewal 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 Kewal

Public transport in the Kewal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandhua, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Kewal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Kewal is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kewal

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

Health Facilities in Kewal

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

FAQs about Kewal