Keya - Ramnagar, Udhampur
Keya is a village situated in the Ramnagar tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Keya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Keya is 005088. The village covers a total geographical area of 1187.8 hectares and falls under the 182128 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Keya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Keya
As per Census 2011, Keya village has a total population of 1,917 people, consisting of 997 males and 920 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 323 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,023 literate and 894 illiterate residents. Additionally, 864 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Keya are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,917 | 997 | 920 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 323 | 165 | 158 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 864 | 440 | 424 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 1,023 | 628 | 395 |
| Illiterate Population | 894 | 369 | 525 |
Nearby Villages of Keya
Keya is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Keya
Keya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Keya is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Keya is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Keya
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Keya village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Keya
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Keya village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Keya
Where is Keya located?
Keya village is located in Ramnagar Tehsil, Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Keya?
Keya is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Keya?
The pincode of Keya is 182128.
What is the population of Keya?
Keya has a total population of 1,917, including 997 males and 920 females.
How many households are there in Keya?
There are 343 households in Keya.
What is the literacy rate in Keya?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keya is 53.36%. Male literacy is 62.99% and female literacy is 42.93%.