Keraput - Boriguma, Koraput

Keraput is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 83 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 52 km from Koraput. Benasur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keraput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keraput is 428339. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Jeypore Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Keraput

According to the 2011 Census, Keraput village had a total population of 762 people, including 370 males and 392 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.61%, with male literacy at 51.63% and female literacy at 32.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 276.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Keraput is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Keraput is about 52 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