Kellodu - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Kellodu is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Kellodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kellodu is 605904. The village covers a total geographical area of 528.77 hectares and falls under the 577527 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kellodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hosadurga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kellodu

According to the 2011 Census, Kellodu village had a total population of 1,783 people, including 893 males and 890 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.27%, with male literacy at 73.59% and female literacy at 59.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 679, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Kellodu

Kellodu 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 Kellodu

Kellodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Kellodu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kellodu is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kellodu

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

Health Facilities in Kellodu

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

FAQs about Kellodu