Kelande - Nagri, Ranchi

Kelande is a village situated in the Nagri subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anumandal Ranchi and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Balalong serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelande village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelande is 374117. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.31 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Kelande village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khijri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kelande

According to the 2011 Census, Kelande village had a total population of 777 people, including 383 males and 394 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.33%, with male literacy at 81.60% and female literacy at 65.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 609.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kelande

Kelande is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kelande

Kelande is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Piska, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Kelande is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelande

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kelande village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kelande

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kelande village are given below:

FAQs about Kelande