Keshod Municipality
Serving the Community Since 1952
Serving the Community Since 1952
According to legend:
"Lord Krishna and Rukmini passed through this area during their journey. Rukmini washed her hair (Kesh) in the river water (Udak), leading to the name Keshodak. Over time, the pronunciation evolved to Keshod. The Persian texts from 200 years ago refer to it as 'Keshoj'."
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Keshod Municipality is the governing municipal body of Keshod, a city located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat, India. As per the 2011 Census, Keshod has a population of 76,193 residents.
The municipality is responsible for the city's infrastructure, public services, and maintenance of local facilities.
Keshod is known for several notable landmarks, including the ancient Kuntanath Mahadev Temple and the Vyasa Ashram, a renowned site where sage Vyasa is believed to have meditated. Additionally, the Ranakpara Hill in Keshod symbolizes Hindu-Muslim unity, housing the shared tombs of Hindu and Muslim siblings.
For more information and updates, you can visit the official website of Keshod Municipality.
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Symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity with shared burial sites
Ancient Shiva temple with historical significance
Meditation site of sage Vyasa Bapa
Historic water reservoir in city center
Local legends speak of silver deposits in eastern Keshod (area known as "Rupadhar")
Nagar Panchayat: 1 Oct 1950
Municipality: 8 Oct 1986
Population: 76,193
Voters: 63,632
(M: 31,920, F: 29,712)
9 Wards
36 Council Members
Special Features:
- Peanut industry
- Rickshaw manufacturing
- Akshaygarh TB Hospital