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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Keota

As per Census 2011, Keota village has a total population of 14,531 people, consisting of 7,571 males and 6,960 females. The village has 2,919 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,671 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,092 literate and 7,439 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Keota are given below:

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