Kekrahi - Mirzapur

Kekrahi is a village situated in the Mirzapur tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Mirzapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bedauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kekrahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekrahi is 211445. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.16 hectares and falls under the 231001 pincode. Murzapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kekrahi

As per Census 2011, Kekrahi village has a total population of 821 people, consisting of 437 males and 384 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 422 illiterate residents. Additionally, 445 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population821437384
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1427072
Scheduled Castes (SC)445243202
Literate Population399267132
Illiterate Population422170252

Nearby Villages of Kekrahi

Kekrahi 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)
SingarpurWest0.74 km
Singhorwa DeegarSouth-East0.84 km
AsharafpurSouth-West0.94 km
Majhaua SarlahiNorth-West0.99 km
BarelaSouth1.40 km
Sorha SingorwaSouth-East1.45 km
Bharwalia PandeyNorth-East1.45 km
Pachh PokhariaNorth-East1.80 km
Hujur SuhawaNorth2.00 km
MahdeoNorth-West2.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kekrahi

Kekrahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Munderwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murzapur to Kekrahi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Kekrahi is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kekrahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kekrahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kekrahi

Where is Kekrahi located?

Kekrahi village is located in Mirzapur Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kekrahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kekrahi is Bedauli.

What is the pincode of Kekrahi?

The pincode of Kekrahi is 231001.

What is the population of Kekrahi?

Kekrahi has a total population of 821, including 437 males and 384 females.

How many households are there in Kekrahi?

There are 154 households in Kekrahi.

What is the literacy rate in Kekrahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kekrahi is 48.60%. Male literacy is 61.10% and female literacy is 34.38%.