Kelda - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Kelda is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Chandnimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelda is 381551. The village covers a total geographical area of 481 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kelda

According to the 2011 Census, Kelda village had a total population of 890 people, including 439 males and 451 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.36%, with male literacy at 81.36% and female literacy at 59.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 633.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelda

Kelda 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 Kelda

Public transport in the Kelda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lapanga, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Kelda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kelda is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelda

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

Health Facilities in Kelda

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

FAQs about Kelda