Keshodih - Purbi Tundi*, Dhanbad

Keshodih is a village situated in the Purbi Tundi* subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purbi Tundi* and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Raghunathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshodih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshodih is 361272. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Keshodih

As per Census 2011, Keshodih village has a total population of 552 people, consisting of 293 males and 259 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 325 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 246 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshodih

Keshodih 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 Keshodih

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Keshodih. The nearest railway station is Kaseetar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Keshodih is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshodih

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

Health Facilities in Keshodih

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

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