Kelwa Road - Palghar
Kelwa Road is a village situated in the Palghar tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Palghar and around 120 km from Thane. Vaksai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelwa Road village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelwa Road is 552266. The village covers a total geographical area of 743 hectares and falls under the 401401 pincode. Palghar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Kelwa Road village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palghar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Population of Kelwa Road
As per Census 2011, Kelwa Road village has a total population of 4,754 people, consisting of 2,454 males and 2,300 females. The village has 1,081 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 596 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,981 literate and 1,773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3,045 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kelwa Road are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,754 | 2,454 | 2,300 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 596 | 303 | 293 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 35 | 18 | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3,045 | 1,527 | 1,518 |
| Literate Population | 2,981 | 1,736 | 1,245 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,773 | 718 | 1,055 |
Nearby Villages of Kelwa Road
Kelwa Road is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kelwa Road
Public transport in the Kelwa Road is mainly available through bus services. Kelwa Road has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palghar to Kelwa Road is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kelwa Road is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kelwa Road
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kelwa Road village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kelwa Road
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kelwa Road village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kelwa Road
Where is Kelwa Road located?
Kelwa Road village is located in Palghar Tehsil, Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kelwa Road?
The Gram Panchayat of Kelwa Road is Vaksai.
What is the pincode of Kelwa Road?
The pincode of Kelwa Road is 401401.
What is the population of Kelwa Road?
Kelwa Road has a total population of 4,754, including 2,454 males and 2,300 females.
How many households are there in Kelwa Road?
There are 1,081 households in Kelwa Road.
What is the literacy rate in Kelwa Road?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kelwa Road is 62.71%. Male literacy is 70.74% and female literacy is 54.13%.