Paschim Keshabpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Paschim Keshabpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 36.3 km from Chinsura. Bhandarhati-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Keshabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Keshabpur is 324612. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.14 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Paschim 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 Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paschim Keshabpur

As per Census 2011, Paschim Keshabpur village has a total population of 1,166 people, consisting of 584 males and 582 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 818 literate and 348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 330 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Keshabpur

Paschim 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 Paschim Keshabpur

Paschim Keshabpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Paschim Keshabpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Paschim Keshabpur is about 36.3 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 Paschim Keshabpur

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

Health Facilities in Paschim 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 Paschim Keshabpur village are given below:

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