Kelni - Kalyan, Thane

Kelni is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kolam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelni is 552960. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.31 hectares and falls under the 421103 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kelni

As per Census 2011, Kelni village has a total population of 464 people, consisting of 230 males and 234 females. The village has 102 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 294 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kelni are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kelni

Kelni 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 Kelni

Kelni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Kelni is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kelni is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelni

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

Health Facilities in Kelni

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

FAQs about Kelni