Kekra - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Kekra is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Barheta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kekra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekra is 490764. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.25 hectares and falls under the 487551 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kekra

According to the 2011 Census, Kekra village had a total population of 940 people, including 501 males and 439 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.46%, with male literacy at 85.94% and female literacy at 63.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Kekra

Kekra 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 Kekra

Kekra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Kekra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kekra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kekra

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

Health Facilities in Kekra

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

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