Ker - Dodamarg, Sindhudurg

Ker is a village situated in the Dodamarg tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasai and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Ker village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ker is 566955. The village covers a total geographical area of 2096.52 hectares and falls under the 416549 pincode. Bicholi(goa) is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Ker village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ker

As per Census 2011, Ker village has a total population of 774 people, consisting of 374 males and 400 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 644 literate and 130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ker

Ker 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 Ker

Ker is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thivim, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bicholi(goa) to Ker is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Ker is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ker

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

Health Facilities in Ker

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

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