Kelungan - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Kelungan is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from Akola and around 151 km from Ahmadnagar. Kelungan village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelungan is 557166. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.72 hectares and falls under the 422601 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Kelungan

According to the 2011 Census, Kelungan village had a total population of 1,440 people, including 749 males and 691 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.20%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 55.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,430.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelungan

Kelungan 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 Kelungan

Public transport in the Kelungan is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Kelungan is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Kelungan is about 151 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelungan

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

Health Facilities in Kelungan

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

FAQs about Kelungan