Kerju - Sitapur, Surguja

Kerju is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kerju village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerju is 433483. The village covers a total geographical area of 1285.3 hectares and falls under the 496223 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kerju

As per Census 2011, Kerju village has a total population of 3,372 people, consisting of 1,677 males and 1,695 females. The village has 696 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,701 literate and 1,671 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,809 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerju

Kerju 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 Kerju

Kerju is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Kerju is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kerju is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerju

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

Health Facilities in Kerju

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

FAQs about Kerju