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Kereya Village

Kereya is an inhabited village in Thethaitangar Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376619, the Census 2011 record lists 5,731 people in 1,100 households and the reported area is 3,058.07 hectares. The local references include Kereya Gram Panchayat, Thethaitangar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 29 km.

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Quick answer: Kereya is a village in Thethaitangar Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376619 and 5,731 people in 1,100 households.
Village Code376619
Population5,731
Households1,100
Area3,058.07 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Kereya
Census Village Code
376619
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Thethaitangar
Sub-district Census Code
02723
CD Block
Thethaitangar
Gram Panchayat
Kereya
Households
1,100
Population
5,731
Male Population
2,870
Female Population
2,861
Sex Ratio
996.86
Area
3,058.07 hectares
Area
30.58 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835226
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kereya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,731 people, 3,058.07 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Kereya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSimdega
Sub-districtThethaitangar
CD BlockThethaitangar
Gram PanchayatKEREYA
  • Kereya falls under Thethaitangar Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 376619.
  • The record lists 5,731 people living in 1,100 households.
  • The reported village area is 3,058.07 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density187.41 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.34%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share81.56%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kereya in the official administrative record. Census village code 376619, Kereya Gram Panchayat and Thethaitangar CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02723
Village Census Code
376619
CD Block Code
0229
Gram Panchayat Code
0060
CD Block Name
Thethaitangar
Gram Panchayat Name
Kereya

Location and Distance

Simdega is the nearest town listed for Kereya, about 29 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Thethaitangar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
29 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
3,058.07 hectares
Area
30.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,731 people in 1,100 households, with 2,870 male residents and 2,861 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 14.34% and ST share is 81.56% for Kereya. Population density works out to about 187.41 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,100
Total Population
5,731
Male Population
2,870
Female Population
2,861
Sex Ratio
996.86
Average Household Size
5.21
SC Population
822
SC Male Population
405
SC Female Population
417
SC Population Share
14.34
ST Population
4,674
ST Male Population
2,351
ST Female Population
2,323
ST Population Share
81.56
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kereya list 4 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 private middle 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
4
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kereya. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kereya include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kereya include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
National Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Kereya include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kereya show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Basket and Wooden Furniture, net sown area is 1,321.63 hectares and irrigated land is 22.25 hectares (1.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Handicrafts Commodities First
Basket
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Wooden Furniture
Forest Area In Hectares
456.66 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1263.58
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1321.63
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1,299.38 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
22.25
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
22.25 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kereya

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of India ATM 835226 Simdega Thethaitangar Thethaitangar Simdega-Bolba Road Bank of India Thethaitangar Branch Thethaitan Thethaitangar, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835226

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kereya village located?

Kereya is in Thethaitangar Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Kereya village in?

Kereya village is in Simdega district.

Which state is Kereya village in?

Kereya village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Kereya under?

Kereya comes under Thethaitangar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kereya?

The Census village code of Kereya is 376619.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kereya under?

Kereya is listed under KEREYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Thethaitangar.

What is the population of Kereya village?

The village record lists 5,731 people and 1,100 households for Kereya.

How many households are in Kereya village?

The village record lists 1,100 households for Kereya.

What is the male and female population of Kereya?

The record lists 2,870 male residents and 2,861 female residents for Kereya.

What is the sex ratio of Kereya village?

The sex ratio of Kereya is 996.86 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kereya village?

The reported geographical area of Kereya is 3,058.07 hectares.

What is the population density of Kereya village?

The approximate population density of Kereya is 187.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kereya?

The nearest town listed for Kereya is Simdega, about 29 km away.

How far is Kereya from the district headquarters?

Kereya is about 29 km from Simdega, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kereya from the sub-district headquarters?

Kereya is about 22 km from Thethaitangar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kereya?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 private middle school for Kereya.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kereya?

For Kereya, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Basket and Wooden Furniture, net sown area is 1,321.63 hectares and irrigated land is 22.25 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kereya?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kereya. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.