Kelur - Mundargi, Gadag

Kelur is a village situated in the Mundargi taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundargi and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Harogeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelur is 602165. The village covers a total geographical area of 1217.51 hectares and falls under the 582118 pincode. Mundargi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kelur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ron Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kelur

As per Census 2011, Kelur village has a total population of 647 people, consisting of 323 males and 324 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 390 literate and 257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 541 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kelur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population647323324
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1115259
Scheduled Tribes (ST)541273268
Literate Population390225165
Illiterate Population25798159

Nearby Villages of Kelur

Kelur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MaruthinagarSouth-West2.69 km
HarogeriNorth-East3.77 km
Mustik0ppaEast3.87 km
BagewadiSouth4.27 km
ChikkawaddattiNorth-West4.84 km
MuradiSouth-West5.12 km
VirapapurEast5.80 km
VenkateshnagarSouth-East6.39 km
GuddadbudihalWest6.43 km
SevalalnagarSouth-East7.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kelur

Kelur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sompur Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundargi to Kelur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Kelur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kelur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kelur

Where is Kelur located?

Kelur village is located in Mundargi Taluka, Gadag district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kelur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kelur is Harogeri.

What is the pincode of Kelur?

The pincode of Kelur is 582118.

What is the population of Kelur?

Kelur has a total population of 647, including 323 males and 324 females.

How many households are there in Kelur?

There are 138 households in Kelur.

What is the literacy rate in Kelur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kelur is 60.28%. Male literacy is 69.66% and female literacy is 50.93%.