Kelia - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Kelia is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kaliakundal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelia is 423710. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kelia

As per Census 2011, Kelia village has a total population of 1,556 people, consisting of 798 males and 758 females. The village has 395 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 755 literate and 801 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kelia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kelia

Kelia 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 Kelia

Public transport in the Kelia is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kelia is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kelia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelia

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

Health Facilities in Kelia

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

FAQs about Kelia