Kewal - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Kewal is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Kewal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kewal is 214286. The village covers a total geographical area of 494.11 hectares and falls under the 231226 pincode. Duddi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kewal 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 Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kewal

According to the 2011 Census, Kewal village had a total population of 3,353 people, including 1,726 males and 1,627 females, living in 538 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.80%, with male literacy at 73.57% and female literacy at 47.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,430.

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

Nearby Villages of Kewal

Kewal 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 Kewal

Kewal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahuariya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Duddi to Kewal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Kewal is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kewal

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

Health Facilities in Kewal

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

FAQs about Kewal