Keragam

Keragam is a village located in Damonjodi tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 53km away from sub-district headquarter Damonjodi (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Dumuripadar is the gram panchayat of Keragam village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Keragam is 429987. The village spans a total geographical area of 74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764036. Nabarangapur is nearest town to Keragam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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

Google Map of Keragam

Population of Keragam

According to the 2011 Census, Keragam has a total population of about 324, with approximately 154 males and 170 females. The sex ratio is around 1103 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 51 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 39 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.21%, with male literacy at about 51.95% and female literacy near 35.29%. There are around 90 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Keragam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Keragam

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

Nearby Villages of Keragam

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Keragam