Keshra

Keshra is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.5km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Keshra village. As per 2009 stats, Mahipur is the gram panchayat of Keshra village.

Here you can discover what makes Keshra unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Keshra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Keshra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Keshra is 309603. The village spans a total geographical area of 149.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raiganj is nearest town to Keshra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Keshra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Keshra

Population of Keshra

According to the 2011 Census, Keshra has a total population of about 1,077, with approximately 535 males and 542 females. The sex ratio is around 1013 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 147 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 820 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 104. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.50%, with male literacy at about 67.48% and female literacy near 49.63%. There are around 242 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Keshra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Keshra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Keshra. As per the 2011 stats, Keshra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Keshra

Knowing the nearby villages of Keshra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Keshra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Keshra