Kerai

Kerai is a village located in Bibhutpur subdivision of Samastipur district in Bihar, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Bibhutpur (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Samastipur. As per 2009 stats, Kerai village is also a gram panchayat.

Kerai has its own place in the vibrant Samastipur 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 237158. The village spans a total geographical area of 613 hectares. Dalsinghsarai is nearest town to Kerai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km 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 10,209 5,289 4,920
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,774 898 876
Scheduled Castes (SC) 881 466 415
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 3 1 2
Literate Population 5,836 3,549 2,287
Illiterate Population 4,373 1,740 2,633

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

  • The total population of Kerai village is around 10,209, including approximately 5,289 males and 4,920 females, with a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,774 children aged 0–6 years in Kerai village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kerai village has 881 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kerai village is about 57.17%, with male literacy at 67.10% and female literacy at 46.48%.
  • There are around 1,942 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 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 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.

Mustafapur Bhath Az Rakbe Mustafapur Bhath Chak Habib Mehsi Rupauli Khurd Shahpur Patohi Chak Hoja Thahar Basarhia Motipur Pitha Dobhi Lalpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerai

Where is Kerai located?
Kerai village is situated in Bibhutpur Subdivision, within the Samastipur district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kerai?
Kerai serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Kerai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kerai is 10,209, with 5,289 males and 4,920 females.
How many households are there in Kerai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kerai village has a total of 1,942 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kerai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kerai is 57.17%. The male literacy rate is 67.10%, while the female literacy rate is 46.48%.