Ketekbera - Taljhari, Sahebganj

Ketekbera is a village situated in the Taljhari subdivision of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 23 km from Tajhari and around 50 km from Sahibganj. Salgachhi Santhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ketekbera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ketekbera is 359045. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.26 hectares and falls under the 816129 pincode. Sahibganj is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ketekbera

As per Census 2011, Ketekbera village has a total population of 62 people, consisting of 36 males and 26 females. The village has 14 households and a sex ratio of 722 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13 literate and 49 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population623626
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)623626
Literate Population13103
Illiterate Population492623

Nearby Villages of Ketekbera

Ketekbera 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)
Jokani BedoNorth0.77 km
Chandekepu (chal)West1.23 km
ChetwaNorth-East1.50 km
BanaparaNorth-West1.77 km
Salgachi (sarki)South-East1.78 km
Pakia BedoWest1.99 km
IchaparaSouth-West2.06 km
Tokkipu (chhota Bans)North-West2.41 km
SalgachhiEast2.54 km
ManskepuNorth-East2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ketekbera

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ketekbera. The nearest railway station is Tinpahar Jn, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 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 Sahibganj to Ketekbera is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ketekbera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ketekbera

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

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

FAQs about Ketekbera

Where is Ketekbera located?

Ketekbera village is located in Taljhari Subdivision, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ketekbera?

The Gram Panchayat of Ketekbera is Salgachhi Santhali.

What is the pincode of Ketekbera?

The pincode of Ketekbera is 816129.

What is the population of Ketekbera?

Ketekbera has a total population of 62, including 36 males and 26 females.

How many households are there in Ketekbera?

There are 14 households in Ketekbera.

What is the literacy rate in Ketekbera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ketekbera is 20.97%. Male literacy is 27.78% and female literacy is 11.54%.