Keregaon - Nainpur, Mandla

Keregaon is a village situated in the Nainpur tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nainpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Keregaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keregaon is 493585. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.76 hectares and falls under the 481768 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Keregaon

According to the 2011 Census, Keregaon village had a total population of 779 people, including 389 males and 390 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.98%, with male literacy at 87.16% and female literacy at 60.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Keregaon

Keregaon 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 Keregaon

Keregaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Padriganj, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Keregaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Keregaon is about 45 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 Keregaon

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

Health Facilities in Keregaon

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

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