Kera
Kera is a village located in Nawagarh tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Nawagarh (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Kera village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kera unique in its vibrant Nawagarh-Janjgir Champa region. You’ll see Kera’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kera
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kera is 436803. The village spans a total geographical area of 1063.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495557. Shivrinarayan is nearest town to Kera village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.
When it comes to local governance, Kera village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pamgarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Kera
Population of Kera
According to the 2011 Census, Kera has a total population of about 5,475, with approximately 2,802 males and 2,673 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 790 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,030 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 124. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.61%, with male literacy at about 71.81% and female literacy near 52.97%. There are around 1,130 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,475 | 2,802 | 2,673 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 790 | 421 | 369 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,030 | 508 | 522 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 124 | 64 | 60 |
| Literate Population | 3,428 | 2,012 | 1,416 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,047 | 790 | 1,257 |
Connectivity of Kera
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kera. As per the 2011 stats, Kera had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kera
Knowing the nearby villages of Kera helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kera.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kera
- Where is Kera located?
- Kera village is situated in Nawagarh Tehsil, within the Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kera?
- Kera serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kera?
- The pincode of Kera is 495557, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kera as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kera is 5,475, with 2,802 males and 2,673 females.
- How many households are there in Kera as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kera village has a total of 1,130 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kera as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kera is 62.61%. The male literacy rate is 71.81%, while the female literacy rate is 52.97%.