Kelo - Banei, Sundargarh

Kelo is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 182 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bad-gogua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelo is 385172. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Kelo

According to the 2011 Census, Kelo village had a total population of 589 people, including 288 males and 301 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.87%, with male literacy at 79.67% and female literacy at 62.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelo

Kelo 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 Kelo

Kelo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kelo is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kelo is about 182 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelo

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

Health Facilities in Kelo

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

FAQs about Kelo