Keli - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Keli is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Keli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keli is 525910. The village covers a total geographical area of 784.25 hectares and falls under the 425426 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Keli

According to the 2011 Census, Keli village had a total population of 1,610 people, including 796 males and 814 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.60%, with male literacy at 55.94% and female literacy at 47.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,610.

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

Nearby Villages of Keli

Keli 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 Keli

Public transport in the Keli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khatgaon, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Keli is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Keli is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keli

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

Health Facilities in Keli

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

FAQs about Keli