Khellong - Dirang Adc, West Kameng
Khellong is a village situated in the Dirang Adc circle of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 70 km from Dirang and around 112 km from Bomdila. Khellong Bamrok serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khellong village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khellong is 261698. The village falls under the 790101 pincode. Dirang Hq is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Khellong village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Khellong
According to the 2011 Census, Khellong village had a total population of 147 people, including 78 males and 69 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.36%, with male literacy at 64.29% and female literacy at 58.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 147 | 78 | 69 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 146 | 77 | 69 |
| Literate Population | 81 | 45 | 36 |
| Illiterate Population | 66 | 33 | 33 |
Nearby Villages of Khellong
Khellong is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khellong
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khellong.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dirang Hq to Khellong is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bomdila to Khellong is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khellong
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khellong village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Khellong
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khellong village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Khellong
Where is Khellong located?
Khellong village is located in Dirang Adc Circle, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Khellong?
The Gram Panchayat of Khellong is Khellong Bamrok.
What is the pincode of Khellong?
The pincode of Khellong is 790101.
What is the population of Khellong?
Khellong had a total population of 147, including 78 males and 69 females.
How many households are there in Khellong?
Khellong had 32 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khellong?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khellong was 61.36%. Male literacy was 64.29% and female literacy was 58.06%.