Kelo - Gurundia, Sundargarh
Kelo is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurundia and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Jarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelo village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelo is 385024. The village covers a total geographical area of 501 hectares and falls under the 770043 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 704 people, including 362 males and 342 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.84%, with male literacy at 81.11% and female literacy at 60.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 610.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 704 | 362 | 342 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 97 | 55 | 42 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 610 | 311 | 299 |
| Literate Population | 430 | 249 | 181 |
| Illiterate Population | 274 | 113 | 161 |
Nearby Villages of Kelo
Kelo is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kelo
Kelo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
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 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kelo
Where is Kelo located?
Kelo village is located in Gurundia Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kelo?
The Gram Panchayat of Kelo is Jarda.
What is the pincode of Kelo?
The pincode of Kelo is 770043.
What is the population of Kelo?
Kelo had a total population of 704, including 362 males and 342 females.
How many households are there in Kelo?
Kelo had 148 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kelo?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kelo was 70.84%. Male literacy was 81.11% and female literacy was 60.33%.