Keraliya - Gida, Balotra

Keraliya is a village situated in the Gida tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 42 km from Baytoo and around 92 km from Barmer. Kharapar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keraliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keraliya is 087114. The village covers a total geographical area of 576 hectares and falls under the 344802 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Keraliya

According to the 2011 Census, Keraliya village had a total population of 354 people, including 179 males and 175 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.89%, with male literacy at 74.48% and female literacy at 48.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population354179175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683434
Scheduled Castes (SC)371918
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population17710869
Illiterate Population17771106

Nearby Villages of Keraliya

Keraliya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Malwa GoyalanNorth-West1.34 km
PanadeoraSouth2.13 km
Malwa CharnanNorth-East2.43 km
JhalamaliyaSouth-West3.36 km
Malwa UtradNorth4.11 km
CheebiNorth-West4.21 km
GoogriSouth-East4.37 km
LoretiEast4.52 km
Rajberi MalwaNorth4.77 km
KharaparWest5.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Keraliya

Public transport in the Keraliya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gole, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Keraliya is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Keraliya is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keraliya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Keraliya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Keraliya

Where is Keraliya located?

Keraliya village is located in Gida Tehsil, Balotra district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Keraliya?

The Gram Panchayat of Keraliya is Kharapar.

What is the pincode of Keraliya?

The pincode of Keraliya is 344802.

What is the population of Keraliya?

Keraliya had a total population of 354, including 179 males and 175 females.

How many households are there in Keraliya?

Keraliya had 76 households.

What is the literacy rate in Keraliya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keraliya was 61.89%. Male literacy was 74.48% and female literacy was 48.94%.