Keshabapur - Kaniha, Angul
Keshabapur is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Talcher Sadar and around 50 km from Anugul . Samala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshabapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshabapur is 403907. The village covers a total geographical area of 19 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Keshabapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pallahara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Keshabapur
According to the 2011 Census, Keshabapur village had a total population of 46 people, including 25 males and 21 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.50%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 72.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46 | 25 | 21 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 35 | 22 | 13 |
| Illiterate Population | 11 | 3 | 8 |
Nearby Villages of Keshabapur
Keshabapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Keshabapur
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Keshabapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Keshabapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Keshabapur
Where is Keshabapur located?
Keshabapur village is located in Kaniha Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Keshabapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Keshabapur is Samala.
What is the pincode of Keshabapur?
The pincode of Keshabapur is 759100.
What is the population of Keshabapur?
Keshabapur had a total population of 46, including 25 males and 21 females.
How many households are there in Keshabapur?
Keshabapur had 12 households.
What is the literacy rate in Keshabapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keshabapur was 87.50%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 72.22%.