Kelua - Patrapur, Ganjam

Kelua is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Jarada and around 68 km from Chatrapur. Padadigi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelua is 413149. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 761004 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kelua

According to the 2011 Census, Kelua village had a total population of 944 people, including 454 males and 490 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.51%, with male literacy at 76.52% and female literacy at 57.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelua

Kelua 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 Kelua

Kelua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Kelua is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kelua is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelua

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

Health Facilities in Kelua

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

FAQs about Kelua