New Kerang Village Overview
New Kerang is a village in Kaying tehsil of West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. It lies about 8 km from Kaying tehsil headquarters and around 36 km from Aalo district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kerang Ii is the Gram Panchayat for New Kerang village.
The sections below provide essential information about New Kerang village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of New Kerang is 263457. Kaying is the nearest town.
Location Map of New Kerang
Population & Demographics of New Kerang
This section provides population and demographic details of New Kerang village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 409 | 213 | 196 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 57 | 35 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 399 | 206 | 193 |
| Literate Population | 265 | 140 | 125 |
| Illiterate Population | 144 | 73 | 71 |
Key population details of New Kerang village are given below:
- New Kerang village is a small village with a total population of around 409, including approximately 213 males and 196 females, with a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 399 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of New Kerang village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.79%.
- There are around 57 households in New Kerang village.
Transport & Connectivity of New Kerang
Transport facilities help residents of New Kerang village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of New Kerang
The following villages are located close to New Kerang and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Kerang
- Where is New Kerang located?
- New Kerang village is located in Kaying Circle, West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of New Kerang?
- The Gram Panchayat of New Kerang is Kerang Ii (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of New Kerang?
- New Kerang has a total population of 409, including 213 males and 196 females.
- How many households are there in New Kerang?
- There are 57 households in New Kerang.
- What is the literacy rate in New Kerang?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of New Kerang is 64.79%. Male literacy is 65.73% and female literacy is 63.78%.