Kekti - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Kekti is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Kekti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekti is 438601. The village covers a total geographical area of 645.19 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kekti

According to the 2011 Census, Kekti village had a total population of 1,425 people, including 727 males and 698 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.00%, with male literacy at 87.42% and female literacy at 57.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Kekti

Kekti 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 Kekti

Kekti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Kekti is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kekti is about 22 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 Kekti

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

Health Facilities in Kekti

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

FAQs about Kekti