Keruna

Keruna is a village located in Mangalpur tehsil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Mangalpur (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Jajapur . As per 2009 stats, Asanpur is the gram panchayat of Keruna village.

Here you can discover what makes Keruna unique in its vibrant Mangalpur-Jajapur region. You’ll see Keruna’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Keruna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Keruna is 402146. The village spans a total geographical area of 143 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 755013. Jajapur is nearest town to Keruna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Keruna village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Binjharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jajpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Keruna

Population of Keruna

According to the 2011 Census, Keruna has a total population of about 1,337, with approximately 662 males and 675 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 143 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 763 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.22%, with male literacy at about 77.34% and female literacy near 69.19%. There are around 358 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Keruna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Keruna

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Keruna. As per the 2011 stats, Keruna had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Keruna

Knowing the nearby villages of Keruna helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Keruna.

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