Kelan
About Kelan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kelan village is 011290. Kelan village is located in Jaisinghpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 55km away from district headquarter Jaisinghpur. Jaisinghpur is the sub-district headquarter of Kelan village. As per 2009 stats, Paplah is the gram panchayat of Kelan village.
The total geographical area of village is 43.47 hectares. Kelan has a total population of 205 peoples, out of which male population is 91 while female population is 114. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1252 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kelan village is 71.71% out of which 78.02% males and 66.67% females are literate. There are about 47 houses in kelan village. Pincode of kelan village locality is 176086.
When it comes to administration, Kelan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kelan village comes under Jaisinghpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Tira Sujanpur is nearest town to kelan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Kelan
The population details of Kelan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 205 | 91 | 114 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 147 | 71 | 76 |
| Illiterate Population | 58 | 20 | 38 |
Connectivity of Kelan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kelan
Where is Kelan located?
Kelan village is situated in Jaisinghpur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kelan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kelan is Paplah (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kelan?
The pincode of Kelan is 176086, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kelan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kelan is 205, with 91 males and 114 females.
How many households are there in Kelan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kelan village has a total of 47 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kelan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kelan is 71.71%. The male literacy rate is 78.02%, while the female literacy rate is 66.67%.