Kerka

Block / Tehsil Paonta Sahib
District Sirmaur

About Kerka

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kerka village is 023377. Kerka village is located in Paonta Sahib tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 77km away from district headquarter Paonta Sahib. Paonta Sahib is the sub-district headquarter of Kerka village. As per 2009 stats, Nagheta is the gram panchayat of Kerka village.

The total geographical area of village is 34 hectares. Kerka has a total population of 130 peoples, out of which male population is 64 while female population is 66. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1031 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kerka village is 64.62% out of which 82.81% males and 46.97% females are literate. There are about 25 houses in kerka village. Pincode of kerka village locality is 173025.

When it comes to administration, Kerka 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, Kerka village comes under Paonta Sahib Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Paonta Sahib is nearest town to kerka village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Kerka

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 130 64 66
Literate Population 84 53 31
Illiterate Population 46 11 35

Connectivity of Kerka

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kerka

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerka

Where is Kerka located?

Kerka village is situated in Paonta Sahib Tehsil, within the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kerka?

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

What is the pincode of Kerka?

The pincode of Kerka is 173025, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kerka is 130, with 64 males and 66 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Kerka village has a total of 25 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kerka is 64.62%. The male literacy rate is 82.81%, while the female literacy rate is 46.97%.