Keriya

Keriya is a village located in Ranpur taluka of Ahmadabad district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Ranpur (tehsildar office) and 140km away from district headquarter Ahmadabad. As per 2009 stats, Keriya Ranpur is the gram panchayat of Keriya village.

Here you can discover what makes Keriya unique in its vibrant Ranpur-Ahmadabad region. You’ll see Keriya’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 Keriya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Keriya is 511813. The village spans a total geographical area of 679.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 382245. Ranpur is nearest town to Keriya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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

Google Map of Keriya

Population of Keriya

According to the 2011 Census, Keriya has a total population of about 1,449, with approximately 745 males and 704 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 267 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 36 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.59%, with male literacy at about 60.13% and female literacy near 40.48%. There are around 240 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Keriya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Keriya

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

Nearby Villages of Keriya

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Keriya