Keshabpur Village - Arambag, Hooghly

Keshabpur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from Arambag and around 68.7 km from Chinsura. Malaypur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshabpur is 324290. The village covers a total geographical area of 976.26 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Keshabpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Keshabpur

As per Census 2011, Keshabpur village has a total population of 12,687 people, consisting of 6,521 males and 6,166 females. The village has 2,762 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,485 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,910 literate and 3,777 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,025 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Keshabpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Keshabpur is about 68.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~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