Kelus Village Overview
Kelus is a village in Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 24 km from Vengurla tehsil headquarters and around 33 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kelus village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kelus village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelus is 566647. The village covers a geographical area of 564.05 hectares. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Location Map of Kelus
Population & Demographics of Kelus
This section provides population and demographic details of Kelus village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 888 | 436 | 452 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 71 | 42 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 122 | 59 | 63 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 698 | 376 | 322 |
| Illiterate Population | 190 | 60 | 130 |
Key population details of Kelus village are given below:
- Kelus village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 888, including approximately 436 males and 452 females, with a sex ratio of 1036 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 122 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kelus village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.60%.
- There are around 225 households in Kelus village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kelus
Transport facilities help residents of Kelus village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kelus
The following villages are located close to Kelus and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kelus
- Where is Kelus located?
- Kelus village is located in Vengurla Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kelus?
- Kelus is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Kelus?
- Kelus has a total population of 888, including 436 males and 452 females.
- How many households are there in Kelus?
- There are 225 households in Kelus.
- What is the literacy rate in Kelus?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kelus is 78.60%. Male literacy is 86.24% and female literacy is 71.24%.