Kerbeda - Patnagarh, Balangir

Kerbeda is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kerbeda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerbeda is 420589. The village covers a total geographical area of 440 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kerbeda

As per Census 2011, Kerbeda village has a total population of 812 people, consisting of 393 males and 419 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 374 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerbeda

Kerbeda 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 Kerbeda

Kerbeda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Kerbeda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kerbeda is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerbeda

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

Health Facilities in Kerbeda

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

FAQs about Kerbeda