Kekrai - Chitrangi, Singrauli

Kekrai is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Naugai First serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kekrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekrai is 503456. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.41 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

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

Population of Kekrai

As per Census 2011, Kekrai village has a total population of 1,338 people, consisting of 714 males and 624 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 560 literate and 778 illiterate residents. Additionally, 517 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 215 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kekrai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kekrai

Kekrai 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 Kekrai

Public transport in the Kekrai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khuldil Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singrauli to Kekrai is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Kekrai is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kekrai

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

Health Facilities in Kekrai

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

FAQs about Kekrai