Kelahi - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Kelahi is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Raghunathpur and around 88.3 km from Purulia. Nutandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelahi is 330301. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.79 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kelahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kelahi

According to the 2011 Census, Kelahi village had a total population of 222 people, including 112 males and 110 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.76%, with male literacy at 93.27% and female literacy at 80.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

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:

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 Bero, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kelahi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kelahi is about 88.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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:

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:

FAQs about Kelahi