Kerakachhar

Kerakachhar is a village located in Pathalgaon tehsil of Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Pathalgaon (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Jashpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Kerakachar is the gram panchayat of Kerakachhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Kerakachhar unique in its vibrant Pathalgaon-Jashpur region. You’ll see Kerakachhar’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 Kerakachhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kerakachhar is 434261. The village spans a total geographical area of 976.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496551. Pathalgaon is nearest town to Kerakachhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kerakachhar 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 Pathalgaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kerakachhar

Population of Kerakachhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kerakachhar has a total population of about 2,282, with approximately 1,145 males and 1,137 females. The sex ratio is around 993 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 361 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 197 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,818. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.96%, with male literacy at about 58.34% and female literacy near 43.54%. There are around 445 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kerakachhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kerakachhar

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

Nearby Villages of Kerakachhar

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

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