Kerag

Block / Tehsil Nerua
District Shimla

About Kerag

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kerag village is 025861. Kerag village is located in Nerua tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 141km away from district headquarter Nerua. Nerua is the sub-district headquarter of Kerag village. As per 2009 stats, Bijmal is the gram panchayat of Kerag village.

The total geographical area of village is 60.6 hectares. Kerag has a total population of 59 peoples, out of which male population is 35 while female population is 24. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 685 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kerag village is 64.41% out of which 74.29% males and 50.00% females are literate. There are about 11 houses in kerag village. Pincode of kerag village locality is 171210.

When it comes to administration, Kerag village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kerag village comes under Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Chaupal is nearest town to kerag village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Kerag

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 59 35 24
Literate Population 38 26 12
Illiterate Population 21 9 12

Connectivity of Kerag

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kerag

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerag

Where is Kerag located?

Kerag village is situated in Nerua Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kerag?

The Gram Panchayat of Kerag is Bijmal (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Kerag?

The pincode of Kerag is 171210, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kerag as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kerag is 59, with 35 males and 24 females.

How many households are there in Kerag as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kerag village has a total of 11 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kerag as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kerag is 64.41%. The male literacy rate is 74.29%, while the female literacy rate is 50.00%.