Kerki

Kerki is a village located in Gobindpur subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Rajnagar (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Sarikela-kharswana. As per 2009 stats, Katanga is the gram panchayat of Kerki village.

Here you can discover what makes Kerki unique in its vibrant Gobindpur-Saraikela Kharsawan region. You’ll see Kerki’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 Kerki

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kerki is 379646. The village spans a total geographical area of 134 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 832113. Gobindpur is nearest town to Kerki village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kerki 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 Saraikella Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kerki

Population of Kerki

According to the 2011 Census, Kerki has a total population of about 328, with approximately 167 males and 161 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 71. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.37%, with male literacy at about 74.25% and female literacy near 45.96%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kerki's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kerki

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

Nearby Villages of Kerki

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

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