Keotsar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Keotsar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keotsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keotsar is 311225. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.57 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Keotsar

As per Census 2011, Keotsar village has a total population of 228 people, consisting of 108 males and 120 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 60 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Keotsar

Keotsar 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 Keotsar

Public transport in the Keotsar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Keotsar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Keotsar is about 7.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keotsar

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

Health Facilities in Keotsar

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

FAQs about Keotsar