Keli - Seloo, Wardha

Keli is a village situated in the Seloo tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Seloo and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Yelikeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keli is 533941. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.3 hectares and falls under the 442104 pincode. Wardha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Keli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wardha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Keli

According to the 2011 Census, Keli village had a total population of 588 people, including 320 males and 268 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.40%, with male literacy at 73.51% and female literacy at 58.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population588320268
Child Population (0–6 yrs)885236
Scheduled Castes (SC)853
Scheduled Tribes (ST)703535
Literate Population332197135
Illiterate Population256123133

Nearby Villages of Keli

Keli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
WanodaEast1.39 km
KherdaNorth-West1.76 km
YeliNorth1.96 km
PandharkawdaSouth-West2.05 km
TirmalpurNorth-East2.43 km
KarlaSouth-East2.64 km
ItakiEast2.80 km
KartadaSouth-East2.89 km
BabapurEast3.04 km
KshirsamudraNorth-East3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Keli

Keli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wardha Jn, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wardha to Keli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Keli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Keli

Where is Keli located?

Keli village is located in Seloo Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Keli?

The Gram Panchayat of Keli is Yelikeli.

What is the pincode of Keli?

The pincode of Keli is 442104.

What is the population of Keli?

Keli had a total population of 588, including 320 males and 268 females.

How many households are there in Keli?

Keli had 143 households.

What is the literacy rate in Keli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keli was 66.40%. Male literacy was 73.51% and female literacy was 58.19%.