Keragan

Keragan is a village located in Kosagumuda tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Kosagumuda (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Metigm Karagam is the gram panchayat of Keragan village.

Here you can discover what makes Keragan unique in its vibrant Kosagumuda-Nabarangapur region. You’ll see Keragan’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 Keragan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Keragan is 427853. The village spans a total geographical area of 1137 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764061. Nabarangapur is nearest town to Keragan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 62km away.

When it comes to local governance, Keragan 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 Dabugam 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 Keragan

Population of Keragan

According to the 2011 Census, Keragan has a total population of about 2,579, with approximately 1,319 males and 1,260 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 404 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 395 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,794. The overall literacy rate is approximately 32.42%, with male literacy at about 39.88% and female literacy near 24.60%. There are around 585 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Keragan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Keragan

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

Nearby Villages of Keragan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Keragan