Ker

Ker is a village located in Barwadih subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Barwadih (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Chungru is the gram panchayat of Ker village.

Here you can discover what makes Ker unique in its vibrant Barwadih-Latehar region. You’ll see Ker’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ker

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ker is 366989. The village spans a total geographical area of 764 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Daltonganj is nearest town to Ker village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Ker village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Manika Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ker

Population of Ker

According to the 2011 Census, Ker has a total population of about 3,138, with approximately 1,585 males and 1,553 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 655 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 953 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,598. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.55%, with male literacy at about 47.38% and female literacy near 25.50%. There are around 604 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ker's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ker

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ker. As per the 2011 stats, Ker had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ker

Knowing the nearby villages of Ker helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ker.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ker