Keota - Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur

Keota is a village situated in the Dalsinghsarai subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dalsinghsarai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Kewata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keota is 237040. The village covers a total geographical area of 693 hectares and falls under the 848114 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Keota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Keota

According to the 2011 Census, Keota village had a total population of 14,531 people, including 7,571 males and 6,960 females, living in 2,919 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.80%, with male literacy at 68.43% and female literacy at 50.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Keota

Keota 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 Keota

Keota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalsingh Sarai, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Keota is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Keota is about 30 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 Keota

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

Health Facilities in Keota

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

FAQs about Keota