Kera - Shivrinarayan, Janjgir-Champa

Kera is a village situated in the Shivrinarayan tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Nawagarh and around 36 km from Janjgir. Kera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kera is 436803. The village covers a total geographical area of 1063.49 hectares and falls under the 495557 pincode. Shivrinarayan is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pamgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kera

According to the 2011 Census, Kera village had a total population of 5,475 people, including 2,802 males and 2,673 females, living in 1,130 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.17%, with male literacy at 84.50% and female literacy at 61.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,030, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Kera

Kera 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 Kera

Kera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivrinarayan to Kera is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kera is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kera

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

Health Facilities in Kera

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

FAQs about Kera