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

According to the 2011 Census, Kerbeda village had a total population of 812 people, including 393 males and 419 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.58%, with male literacy at 73.17% and female literacy at 36.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198.

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

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:

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