Kinerkela

Kinerkela is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Nunmath is the gram panchayat of Kinerkela village.

Here you can discover what makes Kinerkela unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Kinerkela’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 Kinerkela

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kinerkela is 422296. The village spans a total geographical area of 356 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766012. Kesinga is nearest town to Kinerkela village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kinerkela 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 Narla Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kinerkela

Population of Kinerkela

According to the 2011 Census, Kinerkela has a total population of about 604, with approximately 320 males and 284 females. The sex ratio is around 887 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 77 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 147 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 155. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.44%, with male literacy at about 66.56% and female literacy near 49.30%. There are around 154 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kinerkela's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kinerkela

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

Nearby Villages of Kinerkela

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kinerkela