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

According to the 2011 Census, Kelaniya village had a total population of 2,455 people, including 1,311 males and 1,144 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.65%, with male literacy at 79.21% and female literacy at 48.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kelaniya