Kerkenda

Kerkenda is a village located in Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Boriguma (tehsildar office) and 66km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Dengapadar is the gram panchayat of Kerkenda village.

Here you can discover what makes Kerkenda unique in its vibrant Boriguma-Koraput region. You’ll see Kerkenda’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 Kerkenda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kerkenda is 428220. The village spans a total geographical area of 536 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764063. Sunabeda is nearest town to Kerkenda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

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

Google Map of Kerkenda

Population of Kerkenda

According to the 2011 Census, Kerkenda has a total population of about 1,500, with approximately 755 males and 745 females. The sex ratio is around 986 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 266 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 260 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 798. The overall literacy rate is approximately 33.80%, with male literacy at about 44.77% and female literacy near 22.68%. There are around 376 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kerkenda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kerkenda

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

Nearby Villages of Kerkenda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerkenda