Kelaniya - Pallu, Hanumangarh

Kelaniya is a village situated in the Pallu tehsil of Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 55 km from Rawatsar and around 100 km from Hanumangarh. Kelaniyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelaniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelaniya is 068579. The village covers a total geographical area of 2212.47 hectares and falls under the 335524 pincode. Rawatsar is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Kelaniya

As per Census 2011, Kelaniya village has a total population of 2,455 people, consisting of 1,311 males and 1,144 females. The village has 393 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 353 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,359 literate and 1,096 illiterate residents. Additionally, 466 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4551,3111,144
Child Population (0–6 yrs)353190163
Scheduled Castes (SC)466239227
Literate Population1,359888471
Illiterate Population1,096423673

Nearby Villages of Kelaniya

Kelaniya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PrempuraNorth2.88 km
BinjhasarSouth-West4.35 km
Ranasar PanwaranSouth4.98 km
BisarasarWest6.25 km
Dhani LeghanNorth6.98 km
KulchasarWest7.95 km
KallasarNorth-East8.12 km
Dhani MahelaNorth8.42 km
Dhani Ranasar PanwaranEast8.97 km
JaitasarSouth-East9.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kelaniya

Kelaniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjansar, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rawatsar to Kelaniya is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hanumangarh to Kelaniya is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelaniya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kelaniya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kelaniya

Where is Kelaniya located?

Kelaniya village is located in Pallu Tehsil, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kelaniya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kelaniya is Kelaniyan.

What is the pincode of Kelaniya?

The pincode of Kelaniya is 335524.

What is the population of Kelaniya?

Kelaniya has a total population of 2,455, including 1,311 males and 1,144 females.

How many households are there in Kelaniya?

There are 393 households in Kelaniya.

What is the literacy rate in Kelaniya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kelaniya is 55.36%. Male literacy is 67.73% and female literacy is 41.17%.