Keshakar - Kashipur, Rayagada

Keshakar is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Siripai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshakar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshakar is 425924. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Keshakar

According to the 2011 Census, Keshakar village had a total population of 256 people, including 128 males and 128 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.65%, with male literacy at 26.97% and female literacy at 14.74%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 256.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshakar

Keshakar 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 Keshakar

Keshakar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Keshakar.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Keshakar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Keshakar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshakar

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

Health Facilities in Keshakar

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

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