Kekar

Kekar is a village located in Chohtan tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 70km away from sub-district headquarter Chohtan (tehsildar office) and 100km away from district headquarter Barmer. As per 2009 stats, Kekad is the gram panchayat of Kekar village.

Here you can discover what makes Kekar unique in its vibrant Chohtan-Barmer region. You’ll see Kekar’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 Kekar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kekar is 088970. The village spans a total geographical area of 587.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 344704. Barmer is nearest town to Kekar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 100km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kekar 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 Chohtan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kekar

Population of Kekar

According to the 2011 Census, Kekar has a total population of about 899, with approximately 477 males and 422 females. The sex ratio is around 884 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 156 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 51 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.61%, with male literacy at about 56.18% and female literacy near 35.78%. There are around 150 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kekar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kekar

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

Nearby Villages of Kekar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kekar