Kelenda - Barkot, Deogarh

Kelenda is a village situated in the Barkot tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Barkot and around 54 km from Debagarh. Kelda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelenda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelenda is 382819. The village covers a total geographical area of 518 hectares and falls under the 768110 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Kelenda

According to the 2011 Census, Kelenda village had a total population of 828 people, including 408 males and 420 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.29%, with male literacy at 83.00% and female literacy at 64.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelenda

Kelenda 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 Kelenda

Public transport in the Kelenda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Kelenda is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Kelenda is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelenda

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

Health Facilities in Kelenda

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

FAQs about Kelenda