Keolari - Tamia, Chhindwara

Keolari is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 75 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Khapasani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keolari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keolari is 493701. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.32 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Keolari

As per Census 2011, Keolari village has a total population of 783 people, consisting of 388 males and 395 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 670 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keolari

Keolari 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 Keolari

Keolari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junehta, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Keolari is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Keolari is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keolari

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

Health Facilities in Keolari

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

FAQs about Keolari