Keshapur

Keshapur is a village located in Purusottampur tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Purusottampur (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Ranajhali is the gram panchayat of Keshapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Keshapur unique in its vibrant Purusottampur-Ganjam region. You’ll see Keshapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Keshapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Keshapur is 412218. The village spans a total geographical area of 237 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761018. Purusottampur is nearest town to Keshapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Keshapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khalikote Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Aska Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Keshapur

Population of Keshapur

According to the 2011 Census, Keshapur has a total population of about 1,389, with approximately 709 males and 680 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 183 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 520 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 51. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.33%, with male literacy at about 59.94% and female literacy near 42.35%. There are around 301 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Keshapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Keshapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Keshapur. As per the 2011 stats, Keshapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Keshapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Keshapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Keshapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Keshapur