Kelai

Kelai is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.7km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Kelai village. As per 2009 stats, Banashuria is the gram panchayat of Kelai village.

Here you can discover what makes Kelai unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Kelai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kelai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kelai is 326245. The village spans a total geographical area of 98.65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722133. Bankura is nearest town to Kelai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kelai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Saltora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kelai

Population of Kelai

According to the 2011 Census, Kelai has a total population of about 520, with approximately 262 males and 258 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 91 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 515 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 24.42%, with male literacy at about 32.82% and female literacy near 15.89%. There are around 99 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kelai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kelai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kelai. As per the 2011 stats, Kelai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kelai

Knowing the nearby villages of Kelai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kelai.

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