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

According to the 2011 Census, Keshal village had a total population of 864 people, including 405 males and 459 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.13%, with male literacy at 91.71% and female literacy at 71.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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