Keola - Chhatapur, Supaul

Keola is a village situated in the Chhatapur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatapur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Bhimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keola is 221049. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.36 hectares and falls under the 852137 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Keola

As per Census 2011, Keola village has a total population of 3,673 people, consisting of 1,899 males and 1,774 females. The village has 676 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 744 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,543 literate and 2,130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keola

Keola 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 Keola

Keola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Keola is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Keola is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keola

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

Health Facilities in Keola

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

FAQs about Keola