Kelus - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Kelus is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kelus village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelus is 566647. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.05 hectares and falls under the 416520 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Kelus village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kelus

According to the 2011 Census, Kelus village had a total population of 888 people, including 436 males and 452 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.43%, with male literacy at 95.43% and female literacy at 76.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelus

Kelus 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 Kelus

Kelus is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Kelus is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kelus is about 33 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 Kelus

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

Health Facilities in Kelus

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

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