Keshod

Keshod is a village located in Khambhalia taluka of Jamnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Khambhalia (tehsildar office) and 73km away from district headquarter Jamnagar. As per 2009 stats, Keshod village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Keshod unique in its vibrant Khambhalia-Jamnagar region. You’ll see Keshod’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Keshod

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Keshod is 513548. The village spans a total geographical area of 1518.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 361306. Khambhalia is nearest town to Keshod village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Keshod village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khambhalia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Keshod

Population of Keshod

According to the 2011 Census, Keshod has a total population of about 2,359, with approximately 1,184 males and 1,175 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 326 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 303 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.80%, with male literacy at about 69.26% and female literacy near 48.26%. There are around 449 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Keshod's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Keshod

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Keshod. As per the 2011 stats, Keshod had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Keshod

Knowing the nearby villages of Keshod helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Keshod.

Frequently Asked Questions about Keshod