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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kelni village had a total population of 464 people, including 230 males and 234 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.32%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 64.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

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