Keshargarya - Purulia - I, Purulia

Keshargarya is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from Purulia and around 19.7 km from Purulia. Manara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshargarya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshargarya is 331021. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.49 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Keshargarya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purulia Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Keshargarya

According to the 2011 Census, Keshargarya village had a total population of 720 people, including 368 males and 352 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.42%, with male literacy at 69.64% and female literacy at 50.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshargarya

Keshargarya 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 Keshargarya

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Keshargarya. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari 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 Purulia to Keshargarya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Keshargarya 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 Keshargarya

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

Health Facilities in Keshargarya

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

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