Keriya - Ghoda Dongri, Betul

Keriya is a village situated in the Ghoda Dongri tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. Sitakamath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keriya is 485862. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 460449 pincode. Sarni is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Keriya

According to the 2011 Census, Keriya village had a total population of 459 people, including 224 males and 235 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.06%, with male literacy at 62.37% and female literacy at 46.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Keriya

Keriya 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 Keriya

Keriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghoradongri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarni to Keriya is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Keriya is about 30 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 Keriya

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

Health Facilities in Keriya

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

FAQs about Keriya