Kerai - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Kerai is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Naurangiya Dardri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerai is 216015. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kerai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kerai

According to the 2011 Census, Kerai village had a total population of 998 people, including 487 males and 511 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.14%, with male literacy at 71.05% and female literacy at 63.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 677.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerai

Kerai 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 Kerai

Public transport in the Kerai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Kerai is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Kerai is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerai

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

Health Facilities in Kerai

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

FAQs about Kerai