Kelanga

Kelanga is a village located in Mangalpur tehsil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Mangalpur (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Jajapur . As per 2009 stats, Kamardihi is the gram panchayat of Kelanga village.

Here you can discover what makes Kelanga unique in its vibrant Mangalpur-Jajapur region. You’ll see Kelanga’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kelanga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kelanga is 402178. The village spans a total geographical area of 540 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 755011. Jajapur is nearest town to Kelanga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kelanga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Binjharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jajpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kelanga

Population of Kelanga

According to the 2011 Census, Kelanga has a total population of about 1,135, with approximately 563 males and 572 females. The sex ratio is around 1015 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 283 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.00%, with male literacy at about 82.59% and female literacy near 71.50%. There are around 282 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kelanga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kelanga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kelanga. As per the 2011 stats, Kelanga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kelanga

Knowing the nearby villages of Kelanga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kelanga.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kelanga