Keroor - Bhalki, Bidar

Keroor is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Beeri-k serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keroor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keroor is 599894. The village covers a total geographical area of 870.02 hectares and falls under the 585413 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Keroor

According to the 2011 Census, Keroor village had a total population of 1,415 people, including 707 males and 708 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.14%, with male literacy at 85.17% and female literacy at 65.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Keroor

Keroor 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 Keroor

Keroor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Halbarga, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhalki to Keroor is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Keroor is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keroor

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

Health Facilities in Keroor

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

FAQs about Keroor