Ketaribar - Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj), Chatra

Ketaribar is a village situated in the Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) subdivision of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saligram Ramnarayanpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chatra. Kataiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ketaribar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ketaribar is 348249. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 825403 pincode. Ketaribar is the nearest town.

Ketaribar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ketaribar

As per Census 2011, Ketaribar village has a total population of 832 people, consisting of 414 males and 418 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 324 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ketaribar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population832414418
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1778592
Scheduled Castes (SC)324150174
Literate Population387222165
Illiterate Population445192253

Nearby Villages of Ketaribar

Ketaribar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JhagartariEast0.92 km
KataiaWest1.49 km
Paini KhurdSouth-East1.63 km
TarwaganaNorth1.84 km
JuthaEast1.91 km
ChituaNorth-East1.98 km
Parma ChakSouth-East2.02 km
Paini KalanSouth2.30 km
GhanghriWest2.63 km
PachambaSouth-East3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ketaribar

Public transport in the Ketaribar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bansinala Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chatra to Ketaribar is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ketaribar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ketaribar village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ketaribar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ketaribar village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ketaribar

Where is Ketaribar located?

Ketaribar village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ketaribar?

The Gram Panchayat of Ketaribar is Kataiya.

What is the pincode of Ketaribar?

The pincode of Ketaribar is 825403.

What is the population of Ketaribar?

Ketaribar has a total population of 832, including 414 males and 418 females.

How many households are there in Ketaribar?

There are 129 households in Ketaribar.

What is the literacy rate in Ketaribar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ketaribar is 46.51%. Male literacy is 53.62% and female literacy is 39.47%.