Keshra - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Keshra is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.5 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mahipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshra is 309603. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.83 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Keshra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Keshra

According to the 2011 Census, Keshra village had a total population of 1,077 people, including 535 males and 542 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.74%, with male literacy at 77.47% and female literacy at 57.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 820, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshra

Keshra 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 Keshra

Keshra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Keshra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshra

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

Health Facilities in Keshra

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

FAQs about Keshra