Indian Village Directory

Kelwa Village

Kelwa is an inhabited village in Panki Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 366423, the Census 2011 record lists 1,513 people in 280 households and the reported area is 128 hectares. The local references include Kelwa Gram Panchayat, Panki CD Block and the nearest town reference is Medininagar at about 50 km.

In short:

Kelwa is a village in Panki Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 366423 and 1,513 people in 280 households.

Village Code366423
Population1,513
Households280
Area128 hectares

Detailed village profile

Kelwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,513 people, 128 hectares of reported area and Medininagar as the nearest town reference for Kelwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Palamu
Sub-district Panki
CD Block Panki
Gram Panchayat KELWA
  • Kelwa falls under Panki Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 366423.
  • The record lists 1,513 people living in 280 households.
  • The reported village area is 128 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Medininagar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Kelwa
Census Village Code
366423
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Panki
Sub-district Census Code
02630
CD Block
Panki
Gram Panchayat
Kelwa
Households
280
Population
1,513
Male Population
779
Female Population
734
Sex Ratio
942.23
Area
128 hectares
Area
1.28 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822122
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,182.03 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.4 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.93% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kelwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 366423, Kelwa Gram Panchayat and Panki CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02630
Village Census Code
366423
CD Block Code
0136
CD Block Name
Panki
Gram Panchayat Name
Kelwa

Location and Distance

Medininagar is the nearest town listed for Kelwa, about 50 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Panki
District Headquarter
Palamu
Nearest Statutory Town
Medininagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
128 hectares
Area
1.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,513 people in 280 households, with 779 male residents and 734 female residents. The average household size is 5.4, and SC share is 0.93% and ST share is 0% for Kelwa. Population density works out to about 1,182.03 people per sq km.

Total Households
280
Total Population
1,513
Male Population
779
Female Population
734
Sex Ratio
942.23
Average Household Size
5.4
SC Population
14
SC Male Population
6
SC Female Population
8
SC Population Share
0.93
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kelwa list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Kelwa.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
13.84 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kelwa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kelwa include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kelwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 42.64 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
28.14 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.02 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
28.14 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.22 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
42.64
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
42.64 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kelwa

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Bandhan Bank Limited 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 822122 Palamau Panki Panki Panki Main Bazar, Loharsi Road, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822122
State Bank of India CRM 822122 Palamau Panki Panki Panki Panki, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822122
State Bank of India ATM 822122 Palamau Panki Panki Panki Panki, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822122

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kelwa village located?

Kelwa is in Panki Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Kelwa village in?

Kelwa village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Kelwa village in?

Kelwa village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Kelwa under?

Kelwa comes under Panki Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kelwa?

The Census village code of Kelwa is 366423.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kelwa under?

Kelwa is listed under KELWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Panki.

What is the population of Kelwa village?

The village record lists 1,513 people and 280 households for Kelwa.

How many households are in Kelwa village?

The village record lists 280 households for Kelwa.

What is the male and female population of Kelwa?

The record lists 779 male residents and 734 female residents for Kelwa.

What is the sex ratio of Kelwa village?

The sex ratio of Kelwa is 942.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kelwa village?

The reported geographical area of Kelwa is 128 hectares.

What is the population density of Kelwa village?

The approximate population density of Kelwa is 1,182.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kelwa?

The nearest town listed for Kelwa is Medininagar, about 50 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Kelwa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kelwa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kelwa?

For Kelwa, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 42.64 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kelwa?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kelwa. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kelwa.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Kelwa.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.