Keshabpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Keshabpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 38.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshabpur is 310671. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.6 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Keshabpur

According to the 2011 Census, Keshabpur village had a total population of 2,834 people, including 1,466 males and 1,368 females, living in 625 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.11%, with male literacy at 60.08% and female literacy at 49.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,717, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 536.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshabpur

Keshabpur 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 Keshabpur

Keshabpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Keshabpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Keshabpur is about 38.2 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 Keshabpur

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

Health Facilities in Keshabpur

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

FAQs about Keshabpur