Keolari - Chhapara, Seoni

Keolari is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Keolari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keolari is 495993. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.12 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Seoni 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 Seoni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Keolari

According to the 2011 Census, Keolari village had a total population of 557 people, including 273 males and 284 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.89%, with male literacy at 64.52% and female literacy at 40.68%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 511.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pipardahi, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni to Keolari is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 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:

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