Keshriganj - Prithvipur, Niwari

Keshriganj is a village situated in the Prithvipur tehsil of Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Prithvipur and around 49 km from Tikamgarh. Chirpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshriganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshriganj is 456644. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.61 hectares and falls under the 472336 pincode. Prithvipur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Keshriganj

As per Census 2011, Keshriganj village has a total population of 717 people, consisting of 376 males and 341 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 447 literate and 270 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population717376341
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1036241
Literate Population447266181
Illiterate Population270110160

Nearby Villages of Keshriganj

Keshriganj 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kakawani BhataNorth-West1.91 km
Rampura KhasSouth-East1.96 km
Para Khera BhataNorth-East2.11 km
Siddh GaneshSouth-West2.60 km
Khakron BhataSouth-West2.67 km
Barho BuzurgNorth-West3.79 km
SaidpuraNorth4.40 km
ChirpuraEast4.48 km
Khakron KhasSouth-West4.52 km
Birora KhetNorth-East4.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Keshriganj

Keshriganj is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nivari, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Prithvipur to Keshriganj is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Keshriganj is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshriganj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Keshriganj

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Keshriganj

Where is Keshriganj located?

Keshriganj village is located in Prithvipur Tehsil, Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Keshriganj?

The Gram Panchayat of Keshriganj is Chirpura.

What is the pincode of Keshriganj?

The pincode of Keshriganj is 472336.

What is the population of Keshriganj?

Keshriganj has a total population of 717, including 376 males and 341 females.

How many households are there in Keshriganj?

There are 186 households in Keshriganj.

What is the literacy rate in Keshriganj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keshriganj is 62.34%. Male literacy is 70.74% and female literacy is 53.08%.