Kewra Village
Kewra is a revenue village in Murhu block, Khunti district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 700 in 124 households (Census 2011).
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700 souls. 124 homes.
Murhu block, Khunti district, Jharkhand.
Kewra today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,800Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Masur Dal₹9,800Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
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Chhath Puja 2026 in Kewra
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Kewra at a glance
Kewra is one of the larger villages of Murhu block — 42nd of 141 by population, with 700 people in 124 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 64.8%, above Khunti district's 61.9% (Murhu block: 63.4%), while the sex ratio was 934 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 1,000. It falls under Kewda gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 835210. The village covers 602 hectares — about 6.0 km², or roughly 116 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Khunti assembly constituency and the Khunti Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Murhu Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 28 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Kewra is in the Kewda gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kewda
- Karudi
- Iti
- Buruhatu
- Janumpiri
- Dehkela
- Murud
- Sitidih
- Chendagutu
- Garae
- Damriay
- Simbua
- Sarwada
- Tutdih
- Patradih
- Barkela
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kewra compares
By population, Kewra ranks #42 of 141 inhabited villages in Murhu block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Kewra ranks
| Ranked by | Kewra | In Khunti district | In Jharkhand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 700 | 245 of 754 (tied) | 11,698 of 29,393 (tied)above 60% |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 124 | 280 of 754 (tied) | 12,500 of 29,393 (tied)above 57% |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 64.8% | 291 of 754 | 10,314 of 29,393 (tied)above 65% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 934 per 1,000 males | 606 of 754 (tied) | 19,113 of 29,372 (tied)above 34% |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.65 per household | 148 of 754 (tied) | 8,183 of 29,393 (tied)above 72% |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 116.3 per km² | 646 of 754 | 25,552 of 29,278 (tied)above 13% |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 84.9% | 4 of 754 | 104 of 29,393 (tied)above 100% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Kewra
In Khunti district
- BalaKarra, Khunti762 people · 64.5% literate · 919 per 1,000 · 5.60 per householdCompare →
- GarkeKarra, Khunti535 people · 63.7% literate · 911 per 1,000 · 5.57 per householdCompare →
- ChalgidaRania, Khunti612 people · 60.9% literate · 918 per 1,000 · 5.46 per householdCompare →
- SeldaMurhu, Khunti509 people · 61.4% literate · 928 per 1,000 · 5.66 per householdCompare →
- SangorKarra, Khunti749 people · 58.4% literate · 951 per 1,000 · 5.72 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- JhanjhiSona Rai Tharhi, Deoghar675 people · 63.6% literate · 929 per 1,000 · 5.67 per householdCompare →
- DewariaShaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj), Chatra640 people · 63.6% literate · 939 per 1,000 · 5.57 per householdCompare →
- GururKetar*, Garhwa636 people · 65.3% literate · 933 per 1,000 · 5.78 per householdCompare →
- BurhipatBharno, Gumla695 people · 66.5% literate · 947 per 1,000 · 5.60 per householdCompare →
- BarwadihJamua, Giridih608 people · 63.9% literate · 924 per 1,000 · 5.63 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Kewra had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
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Villages sharing pincode 835210
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 700Census 2011
- Male / female
- 362 / 338
- Households
- 124
- People per home
- 5.6
- Literacy rate
- 64.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 594
- Work participation
- 84.9%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Kewra on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Kewra. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Kewra · 22.9881° N, 85.3461° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Kewra
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Jharkhand
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- Khata / khesra, register-II, mutation
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- Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand
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Essential services & places near Kewra
Kewra isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Murhu block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices128 in Khunti district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
MURHU
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics20 in Khunti district
Schools & anganwadis1 in Khunti district
Colleges & universities1 in Khunti district
Police & fire stations2 in Khunti district
Transport13 in Khunti district
Community places1 in Khunti district
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People often ask about Kewra
Where is Kewra located?
Kewra is a village in Murhu block of Khunti district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Kewra in?
Kewra is in Khunti district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Kewra belong to?
Kewra comes under the Kewda gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kewra?
The pincode of Kewra, Murhu, Khunti is 835210.
What is the population of Kewra?
As per the 2011 Census, Kewra had a population of 700 (362 males and 338 females).
How many households are there in Kewra?
Kewra had 124 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Kewra?
Kewra covers about 602 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Kewra?
The literacy rate of Kewra was 64.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kewra?
Kewra had 934 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kewra in?
Kewra is in the Khunti Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Kewra?
Kali Charan Munda (Indian National Congress) won the Khunti Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kewra, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Kewra in?
Kewra is in the Khunti assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Kewra?
Ram Surya Munda (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Khunti assembly seat, which includes Kewra, in 2024.
Which development block is Kewra in?
Kewra is in the Murhu development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Kewra?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kewra is 375059 and its Census 2011 village code is 375059.
Which villages are near Kewra?
Villages near Kewra include Tintila (within ~15 km), Murhu (within ~15 km), Koa (within ~15 km), Kocha (within ~15 km), Khatanga (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Kewra in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Kewra's Census 2011 population of 700 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 870 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Kewra?
The sarpanch of Kewra has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Kewra?
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →No market in Khunti district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Balarampur APMC, Purulia APMC, Purulia district — about 118 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Balarampur APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Balarampur APMC | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Purulia APMC | 3,000 | 3,800 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Purulia APMC | 8,900 | 10,200 | 9,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Balarampur APMC | 8,900 | 10,500 | 9,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Purulia APMC | 18,900 | 19,600 | 19,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil | Balarampur APMC | 19,200 | 20,000 | 19,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Balarampur APMC | 4,200 | 5,200 | 4,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Kewra's shops. Best mandi price near Kewra →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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