Kerka - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Kerka is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kerka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerka is 253795. The village covers a total geographical area of 839 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kerka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kerka

According to the 2011 Census, Kerka village had a total population of 3,423 people, including 1,778 males and 1,645 females, living in 519 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.85%, with male literacy at 76.76% and female literacy at 56.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 778.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerka

Kerka 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 Kerka

Public transport in the Kerka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Kerka is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kerka is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerka

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

Health Facilities in Kerka

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

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