Keelpur - Khair, Aligarh

Keelpur is a village situated in the Khair tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khair and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Keelpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keelpur is 121782. The village covers a total geographical area of 535.82 hectares and falls under the 202141 pincode. Khair is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Keelpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khair Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aligarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Keelpur

According to the 2011 Census, Keelpur village had a total population of 2,319 people, including 1,242 males and 1,077 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.03%, with male literacy at 84.83% and female literacy at 55.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 534.

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

Nearby Villages of Keelpur

Keelpur 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 Keelpur

Keelpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Danwar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khair to Keelpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Keelpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keelpur

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

Health Facilities in Keelpur

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

FAQs about Keelpur