Kerju
About Kerju
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kerju village is 433483. Kerju village is located in Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 42km away from sub-district headquarter Sitapur (tehsildar office) and 92km away from district headquarter Ambikapur. As per 2009 stats, Kerju village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1285.3 hectares. Kerju has a total population of 3,372 peoples, out of which male population is 1,677 while female population is 1,695. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1010 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kerju village is 50.44% out of which 57.84% males and 43.13% females are literate. There are about 696 houses in kerju village. Pincode of kerju village locality is 497111.
Sitapur is nearest town to kerju village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.
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Population of Kerju
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,372 | 1,677 | 1,695 |
| Children (0-6) | 383 | 212 | 171 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 183 | 93 | 90 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,809 | 1,387 | 1,422 |
| Literate Population | 1,701 | 970 | 731 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,671 | 707 | 964 |
Connectivity of Kerju
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kerju
Where is Kerju located?
Kerju village is situated in Sitapur Tehsil, within the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kerju?
Kerju serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Kerju?
The pincode of Kerju is 497111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kerju as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kerju is 3,372, with 1,677 males and 1,695 females.
How many households are there in Kerju as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kerju village has a total of 696 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kerju as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kerju is 50.44%. The male literacy rate is 57.84%, while the female literacy rate is 43.13%.