Where is Keraya village located?
Keraya is in Balarampur Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Keraya Village
Keraya is an inhabited village in Balarampur Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331670, the Census 2011 record lists 2,140 people in 436 households and the reported area is 769.71 hectares. The local references include Balarampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balarampur at about 11 km.
Keraya is a village in Balarampur Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331670 and 2,140 people in 436 households.
Village Code331670
Population2,140
Households436
Area769.71 hectares
Nearest TownBalarampur
Detailed village profile
Keraya at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,140 people, 769.71 hectares of reported area and Balarampur as the nearest town reference for Keraya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Keraya falls under Balarampur Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331670.
- The record lists 2,140 people living in 436 households.
- The reported village area is 769.71 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Balarampur.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Keraya
- Census Village Code
- 331670
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Balarampur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02393
- CD Block
- Balarampur
- Households
- 436
- Population
- 2,140
- Male Population
- 1,095
- Female Population
- 1,045
- Sex Ratio
- 954.34
- Area
- 769.71 hectares
- Area
- 7.7 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Balarampur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 11 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723152
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
278.03 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.91 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
40.05%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
32.43%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
0.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Keraya in the official administrative record. Census village code 331670 and Balarampur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02393
- Village Census Code
- 331670
- CD Block Code
- 0240
- CD Block Name
- Balarampur
Location and Distance
Balarampur is the nearest town listed for Keraya, about 11 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 24.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Balarampur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5.5 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 24.3 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Balarampur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 11 km
- Nearest Town
- Balarampur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 11 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 769.71 hectares
- Area
- 7.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,140 people in 436 households, with 1,095 male residents and 1,045 female residents. The average household size is 4.91, and SC share is 40.05% and ST share is 32.43% for Keraya. Population density works out to about 278.03 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 436
- Total Population
- 2,140
- Male Population
- 1,095
- Female Population
- 1,045
- Sex Ratio
- 954.34
- Average Household Size
- 4.91
- SC Population
- 857
- SC Male Population
- 436
- SC Female Population
- 421
- SC Population Share
- 40.05
- ST Population
- 694
- ST Male Population
- 362
- ST Female Population
- 332
- ST Population Share
- 32.43
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Keraya list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Keraya. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Keraya include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Keraya include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Keraya 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Keraya is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Keraya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Cotton Goods and Wooden Goods, net sown area is 693.71 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares (0.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Cotton Goods
- Handicrafts Commodities Second
- Wooden Goods
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 50.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 693.71
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 687.71 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 6.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 6 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
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Keraya
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.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 3 | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723152 | Puruliya | Bagmundi | Baghmundi | Purulia Baghmundi, Purulia-723152, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723152 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723152 | Puruliya | Purulia - II | Raghudi | State We Ajodhya Hills State Wepurulia Wbin Ajodhya Hills, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723152 |
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
Which district is Keraya village in?
Keraya village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Keraya village in?
Keraya village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Keraya under?
Keraya comes under Balarampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Keraya?
The Census village code of Keraya is 331670.
What is the population of Keraya village?
The village record lists 2,140 people and 436 households for Keraya.
How many households are in Keraya village?
The village record lists 436 households for Keraya.
What is the male and female population of Keraya?
The record lists 1,095 male residents and 1,045 female residents for Keraya.
What is the sex ratio of Keraya village?
The sex ratio of Keraya is 954.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Keraya village?
The reported geographical area of Keraya is 769.71 hectares.
What is the population density of Keraya village?
The approximate population density of Keraya is 278.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Keraya?
The nearest town listed for Keraya is Balarampur, about 11 km away.
How far is Keraya from the district headquarters?
Keraya is about 24.3 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Keraya from the sub-district headquarters?
Keraya is about 5.5 km from Balarampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Keraya?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Keraya.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Keraya?
For Keraya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Cotton Goods and Wooden Goods, net sown area is 693.71 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Keraya?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Keraya. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Keraya.