Khelaur - Delanga, Puri

Khelaur is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Pipili and around 44 km from Puri. Khelaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khelaur is 408773. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 752016 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Khelaur

According to the 2011 Census, Khelaur village had a total population of 1,535 people, including 759 males and 776 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.72%, with male literacy at 89.94% and female literacy at 75.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 465.

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

Nearby Villages of Khelaur

Khelaur 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 Khelaur

Khelaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Delang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Khelaur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Khelaur is about 44 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 Khelaur

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

Health Facilities in Khelaur

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

FAQs about Khelaur