Kerju Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kerju Village has a population of 3.37 k (3,372) with 1.68 k (1,677) males and 1.70 k (1,695) females.The sex ratio in Kerju is 1011, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kerju Village is 383 (383) which is 11.36% of Kerju Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kerju Village is 807 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kerju village is listed as part of the Sitapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Surguja District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Kerju Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kerju Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.02 k (4,019), indicating a 19.17% increased from Kerju's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.00 k, and the estimated female population is 2.02 k.
Kerju Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kerju Village estimated population is projected to be 4.06 k (4,064), projecting a 20.5% increased from Kerju's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.02 k, and the estimated female population is 2.05 k.
Kerju Literacy Rate
Kerju Village has a literacy rate of 56.91% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kerju Village is 66.21 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kerju Village is 47.97 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kerju
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56.91 | 66.21 | 47.97 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 56.91 | 66.21 | 47.97 |
Kerju Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kerju Village is 183 (183) with 93 (93) males and 90 (90) females, which is 5.43% of Kerju Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Kerju Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kerju Village is 2.81 k (2,809) with 1.39 k (1,387) males and 1.42 k (1,422) females, which is 83.3% of Kerju Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1026 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kerju
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1011 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1011 |
Kerju Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Kerju Village are 696 (696).
Kerju Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kerju Village, there are about 1.90 k (1,904) workers, making up nearly 56.47% of the Kerju Village total population. Out of these, around 1.00 k (1,004) are male workers, and about 900 (900) are female workers.
Kerju - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.02 k (4,019) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.06 k (4,064) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.11 k (4,106) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.15 k (4,145) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.18 k (4,184) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.22 k (4,224) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.26 k (4,263) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.30 k (4,301) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.34 k (4,336) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.37 k (4,372) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.41 k (4,407) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.44 k (4,443) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.48 k (4,479) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kerju Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.48 k (4,479), with a male population of 2.22 k (2,222) and a female population of 2.26 k (2,257). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Kerju Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.
Kerju Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajauti | 2,452 |
| 2 | Petla | 3,848 |
| 3 | Kathbudha | 512 |
| 4 | Dhodhagaon | 2,121 |
| 5 | Kunmera | 3,226 |