Keshapur - Purushottampur, Ganjam

Keshapur is a village situated in the Purushottampur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Purusottampur and around 41 km from Chatrapur. Ranajhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshapur is 412218. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 761018 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Keshapur

As per Census 2011, Keshapur village has a total population of 1,389 people, consisting of 709 males and 680 females. The village has 301 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 713 literate and 676 illiterate residents. Additionally, 520 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshapur

Keshapur 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 Keshapur

Keshapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Keshapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Keshapur is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshapur

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

Health Facilities in Keshapur

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

FAQs about Keshapur