Kelia village, Junagarh block | Pincode 766014

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PARBATI BISHI

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LGD code: 423710
Pincode: 766014
Post office: Junagarh
Population: 1,556
Households: 395
Literacy rate: 48.5%
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 862

Census 2011 · in context

How Kelia compares

By population, Kelia ranks #33 of 168 villages in Junagarh mandal.

Literacy rate

48.5%

+0.3% vs mandal average

Kelia: 48.5%
Junagarh mandal: 48.2%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

950

−53 vs mandal average

Kelia: 950
Junagarh mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.1 vs mandal average

Kelia: 3.9
Junagarh mandal: 4.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kelia at a glance

Kelia is a village of 1,556 people in 395 households (Census 2011) in Junagarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 33rd-largest of 168 villages in Junagarh block. Literacy is 49%, about the same as the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 950 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 766014, served by Junagarh post office; the LGD village code is 423710. The sarpanch is PARBATI BISHI, and the village votes in Lanjigarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradip Kumar Dishari. The population is estimated at 1,835 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kelia · this village	1,556	49%	—
Kaliakundal · Junagarh	2,486	49%	—
Bhejipadar · Junagarh	930	68%	—
Mundiguda · Junagarh	531	58%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kelia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JUNAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 36
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kaliakundal
Total area (ha): 263
Irrigated area (ha): 53.53
Forest area (ha): 19.12

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kelia

LGD code: 423710
Pincode: 766014
Post office: Junagarh
Population (Census 2011): 1,556
Population (projected 2026): 1,835
Households: 395
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 950
Literacy rate: 48.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lanjigarh
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradip Kumar Dishari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PARBATI BISHI
Block / Mandal: Junagarh

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Kelia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,556

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,835

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

395

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

466

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,556Census 2011
Households: 395Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8352026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4662026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Panic in Odisha's coastal villages as seawater enters farmland

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Rain pain continues for southern Odisha

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections

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Panic in Odisha's coastal villages as seawater enters farmland
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Rain pain continues for southern Odisha
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections
prameyanews.com2 days ago
Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets
ThePrint3 days ago
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case
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Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex
The New Indian Express3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kelia

What is the pincode of Kelia?

The pincode of Kelia, Junagarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766014. The post office is Junagarh.

Which post office delivers to Kelia?

Mail for Kelia is delivered through Junagarh post office, pincode 766014, in Junagarh block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kelia located?

Kelia is a village in Junagarh block of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Kelia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kelia village has a population of 1,556 across 395 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kelia?

The current sarpanch of Kelia gram panchayat is PARBATI BISHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kelia in?

Kelia falls under the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kelia in?

Kelia falls under the Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC #77) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Kelia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kelia village is 48.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Kelia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kelia village is 950 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kelia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kelia, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Kelia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kelia village is 423710.

How big is Kelia compared to other villages in Junagarh block?

Kelia ranks 33 of 168 villages in Junagarh block by Census 2011 population (1,556 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kelia?

Kelia falls under Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC 77). The sitting MLA is Pradip Kumar Dishari (BJD).

Who is the MP for Kelia?

Kelia is in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Malvika Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Kelia in 2026?

Kelia is estimated at 1,835 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,556 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kelia in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Kelia in Kalahandi district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kelia?

PARBATI BISHI is the sarpanch of Kelia gram panchayat, Junagarh block. See the sarpanch list of Junagarh block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)