Keradih - Gandey, Giridih

Keradih is a village situated in the Gandey subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from Gande and around 25 km from Giridih. Chambapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keradih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keradih is 351765. The village covers a total geographical area of 325 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Keradih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gandey Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Keradih

According to the 2011 Census, Keradih village had a total population of 777 people, including 410 males and 367 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.67%, with male literacy at 65.93% and female literacy at 37.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 368.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Keradih

Keradih 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Keradih

Keradih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Keradih 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 Keradih

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

Health Facilities in Keradih

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

FAQs about Keradih