Keshal - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Keshal is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from Chhuriya and around 48 km from Rajnandgaon. Kesal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshal is 440990. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.32 hectares and falls under the 491668 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Keshal

As per Census 2011, Keshal village has a total population of 864 people, consisting of 405 males and 459 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 1,133 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 615 literate and 249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 396 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population864405459
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1064363
Scheduled Castes (SC)1024557
Scheduled Tribes (ST)396188208
Literate Population615332283
Illiterate Population24973176

Nearby Villages of Keshal

Keshal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Harra TolaNorth-East1.49 km
MawalichuwaSouth1.55 km
GarraparSouth-West2.07 km
PathandodgiNorth-West2.17 km
DaihanSouth-East2.55 km
Thakur BandhaEast2.62 km
Hatoi TolaWest2.89 km
Thaili TolaNorth2.93 km
Majhi TolaSouth3.21 km
Chirchari KalanNorth-East3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Keshal

Keshal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Keshal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Keshal is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Keshal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Keshal

Where is Keshal located?

Keshal village is located in Kumarda Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Keshal?

The Gram Panchayat of Keshal is Kesal.

What is the pincode of Keshal?

The pincode of Keshal is 491668.

What is the population of Keshal?

Keshal has a total population of 864, including 405 males and 459 females.

How many households are there in Keshal?

There are 201 households in Keshal.

What is the literacy rate in Keshal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keshal is 71.18%. Male literacy is 81.98% and female literacy is 61.66%.