Kewal Village Overview
Kewal is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur tehsil of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) is the tehsil headquarters, while Chatra is the district headquarters for Kewal village. As per available records (2009), Karailibar is the Gram Panchayat for Kewal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kewal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kewal is 348219. The village covers a geographical area of 100 hectares and has a pincode of 825401. Jori is the nearest town.
Location Map of Kewal
Population & Demographics of Kewal
This section provides population and demographic details of Kewal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 304 | 155 | 149 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 61 | 30 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 264 | 138 | 126 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 68 | 42 | 26 |
| Illiterate Population | 236 | 113 | 123 |
Key population details of Kewal village are given below:
- Kewal village is a small village with a total population of around 304, including approximately 155 males and 149 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 264 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Kewal village is low, with a literacy rate of about 22.37%.
- There are around 52 households in Kewal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kewal
Transport facilities help residents of Kewal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kewal
The following villages are located close to Kewal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kewal
- Where is Kewal located?
- Kewal village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kewal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kewal is Karailibar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kewal?
- The pincode of Kewal is 825401.
- What is the population of Kewal?
- Kewal has a total population of 304, including 155 males and 149 females.
- How many households are there in Kewal?
- There are 52 households in Kewal.
- What is the literacy rate in Kewal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kewal is 22.37%. Male literacy is 27.10% and female literacy is 17.45%.