Kekrha - Mohania, Kaimur (Bhabua)

Kekrha is a village situated in the Mohania subdivision of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohania and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhabua. Akorhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kekrha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekrha is 249309. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 821109 pincode. Bhabua is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kekrha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kekrha

According to the 2011 Census, Kekrha village had a total population of 1,263 people, including 649 males and 614 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 80.38% and female literacy at 53.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,263649614
Child Population (0–6 yrs)262129133
Scheduled Castes (SC)662739
Scheduled Tribes (ST)492821
Literate Population674418256
Illiterate Population589231358

Nearby Villages of Kekrha

Kekrha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DewkaliEast0.94 km
BagahiSouth1.50 km
UsariNorth-West1.54 km
ShahpurSouth-West1.62 km
KurraNorth1.93 km
RuppurSouth-West2.08 km
BaspurwaEast2.10 km
Danialpur KuraiNorth-East2.28 km
HariharpurWest2.29 km
MobarakpurNorth-West2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kekrha

Kekrha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhabua Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhabua to Kekrha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kekrha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kekrha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kekrha

Where is Kekrha located?

Kekrha village is located in Mohania Subdivision, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kekrha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kekrha is Akorhi.

What is the pincode of Kekrha?

The pincode of Kekrha is 821109.

What is the population of Kekrha?

Kekrha had a total population of 1,263, including 649 males and 614 females.

How many households are there in Kekrha?

Kekrha had 208 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kekrha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kekrha was 67.33%. Male literacy was 80.38% and female literacy was 53.22%.