Keshari - Sirathu, Kaushambi

Keshari is a village situated in the Sirathu tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirathu and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Kaushambi. Keshari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshari is 159987. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.71 hectares and falls under the 212217 pincode. Sirathu is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Keshari

As per Census 2011, Keshari village has a total population of 2,797 people, consisting of 1,466 males and 1,331 females. The village has 466 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 414 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,441 literate and 1,356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 772 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7971,4661,331
Child Population (0–6 yrs)414218196
Scheduled Castes (SC)772400372
Literate Population1,441889552
Illiterate Population1,356577779

Nearby Villages of Keshari

Keshari 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)
Hakimpur MarkaSouth-East1.27 km
KamasinWest1.29 km
Chak KamasinNorth-West1.50 km
Badalepur NanseniNorth1.55 km
Malak PachambhaEast1.87 km
Rampur Badnawan UperharNorth-East2.12 km
Paharpur KodanWest2.18 km
DalshahyiaNorth-West2.35 km
SipahNorth-East2.50 km
GanapaSouth-East2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Keshari

Keshari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirathu, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirathu to Keshari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kaushambi to Keshari is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Keshari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Keshari

Where is Keshari located?

Keshari village is located in Sirathu Tehsil, Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Keshari?

Keshari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Keshari?

The pincode of Keshari is 212217.

What is the population of Keshari?

Keshari has a total population of 2,797, including 1,466 males and 1,331 females.

How many households are there in Keshari?

There are 466 households in Keshari.

What is the literacy rate in Keshari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keshari is 51.52%. Male literacy is 60.64% and female literacy is 41.47%.