Keshori Village - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Keshori is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 80 km from Gondiya. Keshori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshori is 538251. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.7 hectares and falls under the 441702 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Keshori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Keshori

As per Census 2011, Keshori village has a total population of 2,336 people, consisting of 1,157 males and 1,179 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,737 literate and 599 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 524 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,336 1,157 1,179
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 263 130 133
Scheduled Castes (SC) 76 39 37
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 524 252 272
Literate Population 1,737 943 794
Illiterate Population 599 214 385

Nearby Villages of Keshori

Keshori 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KaneriNorth-East1.50 km
ChicholiNorth2.27 km
GardanpurEast2.55 km
KhokariNorth2.81 km
VarvhiSouth3.07 km
KelwadNorth-East3.21 km
Wadegaon BandhyaSouth-West3.29 km
DinkarnagarNorth3.32 km
KarandaliNorth-East4.10 km
NavnitpurNorth-West4.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Keshori

Keshori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjuni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Keshori is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Keshori is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Keshori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Keshori

Where is Keshori located?

Keshori village is located in Arjuni Morgaon Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Keshori?

Keshori is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Keshori?

The pincode of Keshori is 441702.

What is the population of Keshori?

Keshori has a total population of 2,336, including 1,157 males and 1,179 females.

How many households are there in Keshori?

There are 414 households in Keshori.

What is the literacy rate in Keshori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keshori is 74.36%. Male literacy is 81.50% and female literacy is 67.35%.