Berka - Kathumar, Alwar

Berka is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Berka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berka is 073731. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 321605 pincode. Kherli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Berka

According to the 2011 Census, Berka village had a total population of 1,781 people, including 991 males and 790 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 797 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.09%, with male literacy at 81.25% and female literacy at 49.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Berka

Berka 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 Berka

Berka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kherli, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kherli to Berka is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Berka is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berka

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

Health Facilities in Berka

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

FAQs about Berka