Kerasa

Kerasa is a village located in Rohru tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 122km away from district headquarter Rohru. Rohru is the sub-district headquarter of Kerasa village. As per 2009 stats, Lower Koti is the gram panchayat of Kerasa village.

Here you can discover what makes Kerasa unique in its vibrant Rohru-Shimla region. You’ll see Kerasa’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 Kerasa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kerasa is 026514. The village spans a total geographical area of 137.76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171207. Rohru is nearest town to Kerasa village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Kerasa

Population of Kerasa

According to the 2011 Census, Kerasa has a total population of about 263, with approximately 127 males and 136 females. The sex ratio is around 1070 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 19 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 82 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 69.96%, with male literacy at about 81.89% and female literacy near 58.82%. There are around 61 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kerasa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kerasa

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

Nearby Villages of Kerasa

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

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