Keotali - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Keotali is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Swarupnagar and around 47 km from Barasat. Saguna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keotali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keotali is 322790. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.29 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Gobordanga is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Keotali

As per Census 2011, Keotali village has a total population of 2,461 people, consisting of 1,286 males and 1,175 females. The village has 561 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,734 literate and 727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 353 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keotali

Keotali 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 Keotali

Keotali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobordanga to Keotali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Keotali is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keotali

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

Health Facilities in Keotali

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

FAQs about Keotali