Keriya - Arain, Ajmer

Keriya is a village situated in the Arain tehsil of Ajmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 32 km from Kishangarh and around 58 km from Ajmer. Karkeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keriya is 091522. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.51 hectares and falls under the 305819 pincode. Kishangarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Keriya

According to the 2011 Census, Keriya village had a total population of 390 people, including 198 males and 192 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.52%, with male literacy at 41.89% and female literacy at 15.92%.

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

Nearby Villages of Keriya

Keriya 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 Keriya

Public transport in the Keriya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nasirabad, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishangarh to Keriya is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ajmer to Keriya is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keriya

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

Health Facilities in Keriya

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

FAQs about Keriya