Keshkutul - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Keshkutul is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Keshkutul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshkutul is 451217. The village covers a total geographical area of 610.15 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Keshkutul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Keshkutul

According to the 2011 Census, Keshkutul village had a total population of 1,049 people, including 541 males and 508 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.40%, with male literacy at 32.38% and female literacy at 1.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 919.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshkutul

Keshkutul 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 Keshkutul

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Keshkutul. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Keshkutul is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Keshkutul 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 Keshkutul

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

Health Facilities in Keshkutul

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

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