Keriya - Sardarpur, Dhar

Keriya is a village situated in the Sardarpur tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardarpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Semliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keriya is 474662. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.27 hectares and falls under the 454116 pincode. Sardarpur is the nearest town, located about 25 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 688 people, including 347 males and 341 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.61%, with male literacy at 59.92% and female literacy at 38.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 685.

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 Meghnagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sardarpur to Keriya is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Keriya is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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