Kerabahar - Lailunga, Raigarh

Kerabahar is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kerabahar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerabahar is 434626. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.46 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kerabahar

As per Census 2011, Kerabahar village has a total population of 971 people, consisting of 497 males and 474 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 452 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 213 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 403 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kerabahar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kerabahar

Kerabahar 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 Kerabahar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kerabahar. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Kerabahar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kerabahar is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerabahar

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

Health Facilities in Kerabahar

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

FAQs about Kerabahar