Kerugot - Gobindpur(Rajnagar), Saraikela Kharsawan

Kerugot is a village situated in the Gobindpur(Rajnagar) subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from Rajnagar and around 25 km from Saraikela-khrsawana. Kuju serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerugot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerugot is 379711. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 831013 pincode.

Kerugot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraikella Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kerugot

As per Census 2011, Kerugot village has a total population of 394 people, consisting of 205 males and 189 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 225 literate and 169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 301 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerugot

Kerugot 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 Kerugot

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kerugot. The nearest railway station is Chaibasa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Saraikela-khrsawana to Kerugot 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 Kerugot

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

Health Facilities in Kerugot

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

FAQs about Kerugot