Kelahi - Kasimabad, Ghazipur

Kelahi is a village situated in the Kasimabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Ghazipur and around 32 km from Ghazipur. Kelahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelahi is 204663. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.78 hectares and falls under the 233226 pincode. Mau is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kelahi

As per Census 2011, Kelahi village has a total population of 2,741 people, consisting of 1,390 males and 1,351 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 400 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,682 literate and 1,059 illiterate residents. Additionally, 325 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 78 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7411,3901,351
Child Population (0–6 yrs)400192208
Scheduled Castes (SC)325164161
Scheduled Tribes (ST)783444
Literate Population1,682969713
Illiterate Population1,059421638

Nearby Villages of Kelahi

Kelahi 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)
MustafabadWest1.55 km
Kardah KaithawaliSouth-East1.55 km
BijauraNorth-West1.57 km
Pandeypur SurjanWest1.77 km
BhojapurSouth-West2.03 km
Sarar Urf HaiderganjNorth-East2.05 km
KansahariSouth2.25 km
MirzapurWest2.40 km
KabeerpurSouth2.55 km
HarakaranpurNorth-West2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kelahi

Kelahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pipri Dih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mau to Kelahi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Kelahi is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kelahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kelahi

Where is Kelahi located?

Kelahi village is located in Kasimabad Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kelahi?

Kelahi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kelahi?

The pincode of Kelahi is 233226.

What is the population of Kelahi?

Kelahi has a total population of 2,741, including 1,390 males and 1,351 females.

How many households are there in Kelahi?

There are 362 households in Kelahi.

What is the literacy rate in Kelahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kelahi is 61.36%. Male literacy is 69.71% and female literacy is 52.78%.