Keraput - Boipariguda, Koraput

Keraput is a village situated in the Boipariguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boipariguda and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kollar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keraput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keraput is 429331. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 764043 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Keraput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Keraput

According to the 2011 Census, Keraput village had a total population of 545 people, including 277 males and 268 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.75%, with male literacy at 86.50% and female literacy at 40.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Keraput

Keraput 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 Keraput

Public transport in the Keraput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jeypore, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Keraput is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Keraput 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 Keraput

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

Health Facilities in Keraput

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

FAQs about Keraput