Keori - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Keori is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kewari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keori is 433106. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.22 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Keori 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 Keori

According to the 2011 Census, Keori village had a total population of 1,343 people, including 675 males and 668 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.79%, with male literacy at 59.97% and female literacy at 45.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 815.

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

Nearby Villages of Keori

Keori 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 Keori

Keori 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 Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Keori is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Keori 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 Keori

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

Health Facilities in Keori

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

FAQs about Keori