Ker

Block / Subdivision Barwadih
District Latehar
State Jharkhand

About Ker

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Ker village is 366989. Ker village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 764 hectares. Ker has a total population of 3,138 peoples, out of which male population is 1,585 while female population is 1,553. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 979 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of ker village is 36.55% out of which 47.38% males and 25.50% females are literate. There are about 604 houses in ker village. Pincode of ker village locality is 822126.

When it comes to administration, Ker village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Ker village comes under Manika Vidhan Sabha constituency & Chatra Lok Sabha constituency. Daltonganj is nearest town to ker village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Ker

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,138 1,585 1,553
Literate Population 1,147 751 396
Illiterate Population 1,991 834 1,157

Connectivity of Ker

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Ker

Frequently Asked Questions about Ker

Where is Ker located?

Ker village is situated in Barwadih Subdivision, within the Latehar district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ker?

The Gram Panchayat of Ker is Chungru (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Ker?

The pincode of Ker is 822126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Ker as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ker is 3,138, with 1,585 males and 1,553 females.

How many households are there in Ker as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Ker village has a total of 604 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ker as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ker is 36.55%. The male literacy rate is 47.38%, while the female literacy rate is 25.50%.