Kera - Meerganj, Bareilly

Kera is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Kera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kera is 129608. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.14 hectares and falls under the 243505 pincode. Shahi is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Kera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Meerganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bareilly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kera

According to the 2011 Census, Kera village had a total population of 919 people, including 484 males and 435 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.70%, with male literacy at 80.32% and female literacy at 57.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242.

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

Nearby Villages of Kera

Kera 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 Kera

Kera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhitaura, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahi to Kera is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Kera is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kera

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

Health Facilities in Kera

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

FAQs about Kera