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

According to the 2011 Census, Kelur village had a total population of 647 people, including 323 males and 324 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.76%, with male literacy at 83.03% and female literacy at 62.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 541.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kelur