Keshabpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Keshabpur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 78.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Karanji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshabpur is 310430. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.2 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Keshabpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Keshabpur

As per Census 2011, Keshabpur village has a total population of 1,350 people, consisting of 698 males and 652 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 685 literate and 665 illiterate residents. Additionally, 920 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Keshabpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Keshabpur is about 78.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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