Kera Jhariya - Pali, Korba

Kera Jhariya is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Kerajharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kera Jhariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kera Jhariya is 436203. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.94 hectares and falls under the 495449 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Kera Jhariya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kera Jhariya

According to the 2011 Census, Kera Jhariya village had a total population of 1,662 people, including 850 males and 812 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.61%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 70.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 534.

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 Jhariya

Kera Jhariya 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 Jhariya

Kera Jhariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belgahna, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Kera Jhariya is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Kera Jhariya is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kera Jhariya

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

Health Facilities in Kera Jhariya

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 Jhariya village are given below:

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