Kerod - Niwai, Tonk

Kerod is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Chainpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerod is 092906. The village covers a total geographical area of 559 hectares and falls under the 304021 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kerod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kerod

As per Census 2011, Kerod village has a total population of 1,298 people, consisting of 676 males and 622 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 655 literate and 643 illiterate residents. Additionally, 722 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 171 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kerod are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kerod

Kerod 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 Kerod

Kerod is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bansthali Niwai, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Kerod is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Kerod is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerod

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

Health Facilities in Kerod

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

FAQs about Kerod