Keraya

Keraya is a village located in the Balarampur Subdivision of Purulia district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Keraya, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Keraya Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageKeraya
Pincode723152
Area346.5 Sq. Km
Village Code331670
Sub-DistrictBalarampur
Sub-District Code2393
DistrictPurulia
District Code321
State/UTWest Bengal
State/UT Code19
Gram PanchayatGhatbera-Kerowa
Gram Panchayat Code110973
Block PanchayatBalarampur
Block Panchayat Code3410
Total Population (2011 Census)2140
Total Households436
Nearest TownJHALDA (Distance: 19 Km)

Keraya has a population of 2140 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Ghatbera-Kerowa Gram Panchayat and the Balarampur Block Panchayat in Balarampur District. The village has 436 households and is identified by village code 331670. Keraya is located in the 723152 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Balarampur Sub-District.

Total Population of Keraya

As of the 2011 census, Population of Keraya has a population of approximately 2140 people, where the male population is 1095 and the female population is 1045.

Total 2140
Male 1095
Female 1045

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Keraya

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Keraya is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 134
Male 63
Female 71
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 191
Male 102
Female 89

Household in Keraya

There are approximately 436 households in Keraya. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 436
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Keraya

Keraya falls under the Balarampur Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Keraya is Balarampur, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Keraya Village

As per the 2011 Census, Keraya presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Keraya Village (2011):

Total 1002
Male 649
Female 353

illiteracy in Keraya Village (2011):

Total 1138
Male 446
Female 692

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Connectivity of Keraya

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available (Within 3-5 km)
Domestic Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Agricultural Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Electricity Uses Available (Within 3-5 km)
All Households Electrified

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School1
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable (Within 3-5 km)
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available (Within 3-5 km)
Well Available
Tank Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tubewell Available (Within 3-5 km)
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Available (Within 3-5 km)

Nearby Villages of Keraya

Frequently Asked Questions About Keraya Village

The total population of Keraya Village is approximately 2140 people.

The male population is 1095, while the female population is 1045.

Keraya Village has about 436 households.

The average household size in Keraya is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 1002, which includes 649 males and 353 females.

The total illiterate population is 1138, consisting of 446 males and 692 females.

There are 95 villages in the Balarampur Sub-District.

Keraya Village falls under the Ghatbera-Kerowa Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Keraya Village is 723152.

Keraya Village is part of the Balarampur Block Panchayat.