Kelwad - Chikhli, Buldhana

Kelwad is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Chikhli and around 13 km from Buldana. Kelwad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelwad is 529178. The village covers a total geographical area of 1112.66 hectares and falls under the 443002 pincode. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kelwad

According to the 2011 Census, Kelwad village had a total population of 3,269 people, including 1,653 males and 1,616 females, living in 765 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.12%, with male literacy at 91.88% and female literacy at 72.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,013, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelwad

Kelwad 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 Kelwad

Kelwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadoda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Kelwad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Kelwad is about 13 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 Kelwad

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

Health Facilities in Kelwad

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

FAQs about Kelwad