Keshardi - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Keshardi is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Salanpur and around 123 km from Barddhaman. Kalya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshardi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshardi is 318512. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.69 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Keshardi

According to the 2011 Census, Keshardi village had a total population of 396 people, including 196 males and 200 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.52%, with male literacy at 68.67% and female literacy at 41.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshardi

Keshardi 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 Keshardi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Keshardi. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Keshardi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Keshardi is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshardi

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

Health Facilities in Keshardi

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

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