Kerap - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Kerap is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kerap village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerap is 253046. The village covers a total geographical area of 987 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kerap

According to the 2011 Census, Kerap village had a total population of 9,622 people, including 5,088 males and 4,534 females, living in 1,418 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.49%, with male literacy at 78.17% and female literacy at 57.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,347, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerap

Kerap 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 Kerap

Kerap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Kerap is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kerap is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerap

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

Health Facilities in Kerap

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

FAQs about Kerap