Keshala - Lailunga, Raigarh

Keshala is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Keshla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshala is 434615. The village covers a total geographical area of 615.31 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Keshala

As per Census 2011, Keshala village has a total population of 1,698 people, consisting of 852 males and 846 females. The village has 489 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,023 literate and 675 illiterate residents. Additionally, 168 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 893 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshala

Keshala 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 Keshala

Keshala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Keshala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Keshala is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshala

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

Health Facilities in Keshala

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

FAQs about Keshala