Kekraon - Chitrangi, Singrauli

Kekraon is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Odani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kekraon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekraon is 503468. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.72 hectares and falls under the 486889 pincode. Morva is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Kekraon 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 Kekraon

According to the 2011 Census, Kekraon village had a total population of 1,098 people, including 557 males and 541 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.29%, with male literacy at 77.13% and female literacy at 47.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Kekraon

Kekraon 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 Kekraon

Public transport in the Kekraon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karaila Road Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Morva to Kekraon is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Kekraon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kekraon

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

Health Facilities in Kekraon

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

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