Keshabchak - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Keshabchak is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Tarakeswar and around 52.3 km from Chinsura. Kesabchak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshabchak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshabchak is 324452. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.4 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Keshabchak 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 Keshabchak

According to the 2011 Census, Keshabchak village had a total population of 2,569 people, including 1,281 males and 1,288 females, living in 666 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.37%, with male literacy at 81.48% and female literacy at 69.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshabchak

Keshabchak 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 Keshabchak

Keshabchak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Keshabchak is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Keshabchak is about 52.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshabchak

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

Health Facilities in Keshabchak

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

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