Keshar - Kumbhalgarh, Rajsamand

Keshar is a village situated in the Kumbhalgarh tehsil of Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbhalgarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Rajsamand. Kucholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshar is 096980. The village covers a total geographical area of 937 hectares and falls under the 313325 pincode. Udaipur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Keshar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Keshar

According to the 2011 Census, Keshar village had a total population of 1,915 people, including 930 males and 985 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.04%, with male literacy at 61.89% and female literacy at 31.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,023.

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 Population1,915930985
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351190161
Scheduled Castes (SC)562630
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,023494529
Literate Population720458262
Illiterate Population1,195472723

Nearby Villages of Keshar

Keshar 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Deoron Ki BhagalEast2.78 km
UplawasEast2.81 km
GhanawalNorth-West2.86 km
KucholiSouth-East2.89 km
GundaliSouth3.65 km
PalasamaSouth-West4.11 km
NeekorWest4.15 km
OraNorth-East4.26 km
BawadaSouth4.47 km
BaranNorth4.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Keshar

Keshar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bejnal, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udaipur to Keshar is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajsamand to Keshar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Keshar

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

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

FAQs about Keshar

Where is Keshar located?

Keshar village is located in Kumbhalgarh Tehsil, Rajsamand district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Keshar?

The Gram Panchayat of Keshar is Kucholi.

What is the pincode of Keshar?

The pincode of Keshar is 313325.

What is the population of Keshar?

Keshar had a total population of 1,915, including 930 males and 985 females.

How many households are there in Keshar?

Keshar had 450 households.

What is the literacy rate in Keshar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keshar was 46.04%. Male literacy was 61.89% and female literacy was 31.80%.