Kerai

Kerai is a village located in Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Sidhaw (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Bettiah. As per 2009 stats, Naurangiya Dardri is the gram panchayat of Kerai village.

Kerai has its own place in the vibrant Pashchim Champaran region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kerai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kerai is 216015. The village spans a total geographical area of 140 hectares. Bagha is nearest town to Kerai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Kerai

Below is a concise population overview of Kerai as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 998 487 511
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 161 76 85
Scheduled Castes (SC) 318 151 167
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 677 334 343
Literate Population 562 292 270
Illiterate Population 436 195 241

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kerai village:

  • The total population of Kerai village is around 998, including approximately 487 males and 511 females, with a sex ratio of 1049 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 161 children aged 0–6 years in Kerai village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kerai village has 318 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 677 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kerai village is about 56.31%, with male literacy at 59.96% and female literacy at 52.84%.
  • There are around 157 households in Kerai village.

Connectivity of Kerai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kerai. As per the 2011 stats, Kerai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kerai

Knowing the nearby villages of Kerai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kerai.

Songaharwa Dardari Misraulia Kotraha Naurangiya Berai Ghurauli Amhat Mohna Matiaria Amwa

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerai

Where is Kerai located?
Kerai village is situated in Sidhaw Subdivision, within the Pashchim Champaran district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kerai?
The Gram Panchayat of Kerai is Naurangiya Dardri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Kerai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kerai is 998, with 487 males and 511 females.
How many households are there in Kerai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kerai village has a total of 157 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kerai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kerai is 56.31%. The male literacy rate is 59.96%, while the female literacy rate is 52.84%.