Where is Kerai village located?
Kerai is in Sidhaw Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kerai Village
Kerai is an inhabited village in Sidhaw Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216015, the Census 2011 record lists 998 people in 157 households and the reported area is 140 hectares. The local references include Norangiya Dardri Gram Panchayat, Sidhaw CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bagha at about 30 km.
Village Code216015
Population998
Households157
Area140 hectares
Nearest TownBagha
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kerai
- Census Village Code
- 216015
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Pashchim Champaran
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sidhaw
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01013
- CD Block
- Sidhaw
- Gram Panchayat
- Norangiya Dardri
- Households
- 157
- Population
- 998
- Male Population
- 487
- Female Population
- 511
- Sex Ratio
- 1,049.28
- Area
- 140 hectares
- Area
- 1.4 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bagha
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kerai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 998 people, 140 hectares of reported area and Bagha as the nearest town reference for Kerai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kerai falls under Sidhaw Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 216015.
- The record lists 998 people living in 157 households.
- The reported village area is 140 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bagha.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density712.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.36 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share31.86%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share67.84%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kerai in the official administrative record. Census village code 216015, Norangiya Dardri Gram Panchayat and Sidhaw CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01013
- Village Census Code
- 216015
- CD Block Code
- 0001
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0010
- CD Block Name
- Sidhaw
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Norangiya Dardri
Location and Distance
Bagha is the nearest town listed for Kerai, about 30 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sidhaw
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 25 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 90 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bagha
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bagha
- Distance within State/UT
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Bagha
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 140 hectares
- Area
- 1.4 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 998 people in 157 households, with 487 male residents and 511 female residents. The average household size is 6.36, and SC share is 31.86% and ST share is 67.84% for Kerai. Population density works out to about 712.86 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 157
- Total Population
- 998
- Male Population
- 487
- Female Population
- 511
- Sex Ratio
- 1,049.28
- Average Household Size
- 6.36
- SC Population
- 318
- SC Male Population
- 151
- SC Female Population
- 167
- SC Population Share
- 31.86
- ST Population
- 677
- ST Male Population
- 334
- ST Female Population
- 343
- ST Population Share
- 67.84
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kerai list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kerai include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kerai include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kerai include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kerai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 119.2 hectares and irrigated land is 119.2 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 20.8
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 119.2
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 119.2
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 119.2 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kerai village in?
Kerai village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Kerai village in?
Kerai village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kerai under?
Kerai comes under Sidhaw Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kerai?
The Census village code of Kerai is 216015.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kerai under?
Kerai is listed under Norangiya Dardri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sidhaw.
What is the population of Kerai village?
The village record lists 998 people and 157 households for Kerai.
How many households are in Kerai village?
The village record lists 157 households for Kerai.
What is the male and female population of Kerai?
The record lists 487 male residents and 511 female residents for Kerai.
What is the sex ratio of Kerai village?
The sex ratio of Kerai is 1,049.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kerai village?
The reported geographical area of Kerai is 140 hectares.
What is the population density of Kerai village?
The approximate population density of Kerai is 712.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kerai?
The nearest town listed for Kerai is Bagha, about 30 km away.
How far is Kerai from the district headquarters?
Kerai is about 90 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kerai from the sub-district headquarters?
Kerai is about 25 km from Sidhaw, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kerai?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kerai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kerai?
For Kerai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 119.2 hectares and irrigated land is 119.2 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kerai.