Kerua - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Kerua is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Keruaa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerua is 454257. The village covers a total geographical area of 2229.2 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kerua

According to the 2011 Census, Kerua village had a total population of 3,737 people, including 1,974 males and 1,763 females, living in 742 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.57%, with male literacy at 73.19% and female literacy at 52.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerua

Kerua 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 Kerua

Kerua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dabra, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Kerua is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Kerua is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerua

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

Health Facilities in Kerua

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

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