Keshabpur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Keshabpur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Polba and around 19.7 km from Chinsura. Goswamimalipara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshabpur is 325295. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.08 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Saptagram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Keshabpur

According to the 2011 Census, Keshabpur village had a total population of 643 people, including 301 males and 342 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,136 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.26%, with male literacy at 73.11% and female literacy at 66.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Keshabpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Keshabpur is about 19.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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