Keshargarh - Hura, Purulia

Keshargarh is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Hura and around 25.5 km from Purulia. Keshergarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshargarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshargarh is 330855. The village covers a total geographical area of 1398.7 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Keshargarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Keshargarh

According to the 2011 Census, Keshargarh village had a total population of 4,626 people, including 2,340 males and 2,286 females, living in 937 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.41%, with male literacy at 82.27% and female literacy at 50.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,817, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,327.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshargarh

Keshargarh 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 Keshargarh

Keshargarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chharra, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Keshargarh is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Keshargarh is about 25.5 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 Keshargarh

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

Health Facilities in Keshargarh

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

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