Keruna - Dasarathpur, Jajpur

Keruna is a village situated in the Dasarathpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Mangalpur and around 20 km from Jajapur . Asanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keruna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keruna is 402146. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 755011 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Keruna

As per Census 2011, Keruna village has a total population of 1,337 people, consisting of 662 males and 675 females. The village has 358 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 979 literate and 358 illiterate residents. Additionally, 763 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keruna

Keruna 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 Keruna

Keruna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Keruna is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Keruna is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keruna

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

Health Facilities in Keruna

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

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