Junagadh · Gujarat
Keshod
The heartbeat of Junagadh district — villages, places to visit, distances, weather and useful information in one place.
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- District
- Junagadh
- State
- Gujarat
- Villages
- 53
- Taluka population
- 1,94,746 (Census 2011 · latest official)
- Area
- 556.6 km²
- PIN code
- 362220
- Airport
- Keshod Airport (IXK)
- Railway station
- Keshod (KSD)
- Vehicle registration (RTO)
- GJ-11
- Sex ratio
- 943
- Literacy
- 78.68%
- Elevation
- 42 m
Famous places in Keshod & taluka
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Sonal Dham, Madhda
Madhda village in Keshod taluka is the birthplace (1924) of Aai Shri Sonal Maa, revered by the Charan…
Akshaygadh Hill
Akshaygadh hill, about 3 km from Keshod town, is a local landmark — popular for morning and evening walks…
Representative photoKeshod Airport (IXK)
Keshod Airport (IXK) serves Junagadh district and is one of the nearest airports for Somnath and Sasan Gir.
Representative photoKeshod Railway Station
Keshod station is on Western Railway's Rajkot–Junagadh–Veraval (Somnath) line, with trains towards Rajkot,…
Representative photoKeshod Marketing Yard (APMC)
Keshod Marketing Yard is the main trading centre for the taluka's farmers — groundnut, cotton, wheat,…
Ghed Region
The low-lying Ghed region between Keshod, Mangrol and Porbandar is known for monsoon flooding from the Ojat…
Panchala Swaminarayan Temple
Bhagwan Swaminarayan celebrated a Raas utsav at Panchala, and the tradition of applying tilak-chandlo among…
Dasaram Temple, Balagam
Balagam has the Dasaram temple of the Das Bava sect of Margi sadhus and his jal-samadhi site, revered by the…
Nearby tourist places
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Somnath Temple
Somnath, revered as the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, stands on the seashore at Prabhas Patan.
Sasan Gir National Park
Sasan Gir is the only natural home of the Asiatic lion. Book jungle-safari permits in advance on the official…
Mount Girnar
Girnar is Gujarat's highest mountain and sacred to both Hindus and Jains.
Junagadh
District headquarters Junagadh is a historic city at the foot of Girnar — Uparkot, Mahabat Maqbara,…
Madhavpur (Ghed)
Madhavpur (Ghed) celebrates the wedding of Lord Krishna and Rukmini with a grand fair around Ram Navami.
Madhavrai Temple & Fair, Madhavpur
According to legend Lord Krishna married Rukmini at Madhavpur (Ghed).
Mangrol
Mangrol is an old port town on the Arabian Sea and a fishing hub.
Shil Beach, Mangrol
A quiet, little-known beach near Shil village in Mangrol taluka — coconut palms, fishing boats and sunsets.
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
The 180 sq km sanctuary (2008) around Girnar hill — home to Asiatic lions, leopards, deer and many birds.
Devalia Safari Park
At Devalia Safari Park (Gir Interpretation Zone) visitors can see lions and other wildlife on a short bus…
Chorwad
Chorwad is known for its beach and the Nawab's old summer palace; it is also the birthplace of industrialist…
Darbar Hall Museum, Junagadh
A museum in the Nawabs' old Darbar Hall — thrones, chandeliers, weapons, paintings, howdahs and palanquins…
Day trips
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Diu
Diu (a Union Territory) — Nagoa beach, Diu Fort and Portuguese-era churches are the highlights.
Dwarkadhish Temple
Dwarkadhish Temple, one of the Char Dham, stands on the banks of the Gomti; Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar…
Virpur (Jalaram Dham)
Virpur, home of Sant Jalaram Bapa — the temple famously accepts no donations and serves prasad to all.
Gondal
The former princely capital of Gondal — Naulakha palace, Riverside palace, the royal vintage-car collection,…
Nagoa Beach, Diu
Diu's most popular crescent beach — hoka palms, calm water, water sports (parasailing, banana boats) and…
Una
A town in Gir Somnath district and the gateway to Diu — the base for Tulsishyam, Ahmedpur Mandvi, the Sana…
Fudam Bird Sanctuary, Diu
A small bird sanctuary in the creek and mudflats near Fudam village on Diu island — flamingos and many…
Naida Caves, Diu
A labyrinth of caves outside Diu fort, part natural and part quarried by the Portuguese — a photographers'…
All villages of Keshod taluka
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- Ajab
- Akhodad
- Badodar
- Balagam
- Bamnasa
- Bava Simroli
- Bhat Simroli
- Chandigadh
- Char
- Chitri
- Dervan
- Dhrabavad
- Eklera
- Fagli
- Gelana
- Handla
- Indrana
- Isra
- Jonpur
- Kalavani
- Kareni
- Kevadra
- Khamidana (Ghed)
- Khirsara (Ghed)
- Koylana-Lathiya
- Madhda
- Magharvada
- Manekvada
- Mangalpur
- Mesvan
- Moti Ghansari
- Movana
- Muliyasa
- Nani Ghansari
- Nonjanvav
- Nunarda
- Padodar
- Panchala
- Pankhan
- Pasvaliya
- Pipli
- Pransli
- Rangpur
- Raningpara
- Revadra
- Sangarsola
- Sarod
- Shergadh
- Silodar
- Sondarda
- Sutrej
- Titodi
Distance from Keshod to major cities
See all →| City | By road | Time | straight-line | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junagadh | 37.5 km | 31 min | 33 km | North-east |
| Vanthali | 23.7 km | 18 min | 21 km | North-east |
| Manavadar | 29.8 km | 27 min | 25 km | North-west |
| Mangrol | 25.6 km | 24 min | 24 km | South-west |
| Maliya Hatina | 21.6 km | 18 min | 17 km | South |
| Mendarda | 22.7 km | 21 min | 20 km | East |
| Veraval | 47.3 km | 36 min | 45 km | South |
| Somnath | 54.3 km | 41 min | 48 km | South |
| Sasan Gir | 49.9 km | 46 min | 39 km | East |
| Talala | 55.3 km | 49 min | 41 km | South-east |
Weather in Keshod
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Keshod?
Keshod is a town and taluka headquarters in Junagadh district, Gujarat, India. It lies 37.5 km by road · 31 min south of Junagadh and 54.3 km by road · 41 min from Somnath.
What is Keshod famous for?
Keshod is known for its airport (IXK), its groundnut and edible-oil industry, a large APMC marketing yard, chhakda rickshaw and furniture manufacturing, and its cloth market. Akshaygadh hill stands just outside the town.
How many villages are in Keshod taluka?
This site covers 53 villages of Keshod taluka — with distance and direction from Keshod, PIN code, crops and facilities for each. See the village list.
How far is Somnath from Keshod?
Somnath temple is 54.3 km by road · 41 min from Keshod, reachable by road or by train via Veraval.
How far is Sasan Gir from Keshod?
Sasan Gir is 49.9 km by road · 46 min from Keshod. Keshod Airport is one of the nearest airports to Gir.
How do I reach Keshod?
Keshod railway station (KSD) is on the Veraval–Junagadh–Rajkot line. By road, GSRTC and private buses run from Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Junagadh and Veraval. See How to reach.