Keriya - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Keriya is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Zhiriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keriya is 494336. The village covers a total geographical area of 468 hectares and falls under the 480110 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Keriya

According to the 2011 Census, Keriya village had a total population of 668 people, including 336 males and 332 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.44%, with male literacy at 74.66% and female literacy at 52.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Markahandi U Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Keriya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Keriya is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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