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

As per Census 2011, Keshargarya village has a total population of 720 people, consisting of 368 males and 352 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 348 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 172 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population720368352
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1446579
Scheduled Castes (SC)381820
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1728785
Literate Population348211137
Illiterate Population372157215

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Palanja Alias MisirdiNorth1.40 km
AkarbadSouth1.49 km
UlidiSouth-West1.73 km
ManeraNorth1.93 km
SalikakumardaNorth-West2.14 km
MajuraWest2.31 km
RajakhandaEast2.54 km
BanshraNorth-West3.01 km
PencharaNorth-East3.18 km
BadaldihSouth3.30 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Keshargarya

Where is Keshargarya located?

Keshargarya village is located in Purulia - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Keshargarya?

The Gram Panchayat of Keshargarya is Manara.

What is the pincode of Keshargarya?

The pincode of Keshargarya is 723102.

What is the population of Keshargarya?

Keshargarya has a total population of 720, including 368 males and 352 females.

How many households are there in Keshargarya?

There are 138 households in Keshargarya.

What is the literacy rate in Keshargarya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keshargarya is 48.33%. Male literacy is 57.34% and female literacy is 38.92%.