Kerandi - Muniguda, Rayagada

Kerandi is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Ambadala and around 95 km from Rayagada . Ghamatguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerandi is 424722. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 765002 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 87 km away.

Kerandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kerandi

According to the 2011 Census, Kerandi village had a total population of 94 people, including 48 males and 46 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 6.02%, with male literacy at 9.30% and female literacy at 2.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerandi

Kerandi 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 Kerandi

Public transport in the Kerandi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kerandi is about 87 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kerandi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerandi

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

Health Facilities in Kerandi

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

FAQs about Kerandi