Keshopur - Ambikapur, Surguja

Keshopur is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Ambikapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Keshavpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshopur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshopur is 432967. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.32 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Keshopur

As per Census 2011, Keshopur village has a total population of 1,570 people, consisting of 776 males and 794 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 758 literate and 812 illiterate residents. Additionally, 472 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshopur

Keshopur 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 Keshopur

Keshopur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Keshopur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshopur

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

Health Facilities in Keshopur

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

FAQs about Keshopur