Indian Village Directory

Kelaras Village

Kelaras is an inhabited village in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 500565, the Census 2011 record lists 262 people in 55 households and the reported area is 159 hectares. The local references include Ashoknagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ashoknagar at about 26 km.

In short:

Kelaras is a village in Shadhora Sub-district, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 500565 and 262 people in 55 households.

Village Code500565
Population262
Households55
Area159 hectares
Nearest TownAshoknagar

Detailed village profile

Kelaras at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 262 people, 159 hectares of reported area and Ashoknagar as the nearest town reference for Kelaras, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Ashoknagar
Sub-district Shadhora
CD Block Ashoknagar
  • Kelaras falls under Shadhora Sub-district in Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 500565.
  • The record lists 262 people living in 55 households.
  • The reported village area is 159 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ashoknagar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Kelaras
Census Village Code
500565
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Ashoknagar
District Census Code
459
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shadhora
Sub-district Census Code
03687
CD Block
Ashoknagar
Households
55
Population
262
Male Population
140
Female Population
122
Sex Ratio
871.43
Area
159 hectares
Area
1.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Ashoknagar
Nearest Town Distance
26 km
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 164.78 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.76 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 55.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kelaras in the official administrative record. Census village code 500565 and Ashoknagar CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
459
Sub-district Census Code
03687
Village Census Code
500565
CD Block Code
0272
CD Block Name
Ashoknagar

Location and Distance

Ashoknagar is the nearest town listed for Kelaras, about 26 km away. Ashoknagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shadhora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Ashoknagar
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ashoknagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Ashoknagar
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
159 hectares
Area
1.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 262 people in 55 households, with 140 male residents and 122 female residents. The average household size is 4.76, and SC share is 100% and ST share is 0% for Kelaras. Population density works out to about 164.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
55
Total Population
262
Male Population
140
Female Population
122
Sex Ratio
871.43
Average Household Size
4.76
SC Population
262
SC Male Population
140
SC Female Population
122
SC Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kelaras list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kelaras include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kelaras include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kelaras is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kelaras show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 138 hectares and irrigated land is 76 hectares (55.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
138.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
62 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
76.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
76 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kelaras village located?

Kelaras is in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kelaras village in?

Kelaras village is in Ashoknagar district.

Which state is Kelaras village in?

Kelaras village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kelaras under?

Kelaras comes under Shadhora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kelaras?

The Census village code of Kelaras is 500565.

What is the population of Kelaras village?

The village record lists 262 people and 55 households for Kelaras.

How many households are in Kelaras village?

The village record lists 55 households for Kelaras.

What is the male and female population of Kelaras?

The record lists 140 male residents and 122 female residents for Kelaras.

What is the sex ratio of Kelaras village?

The sex ratio of Kelaras is 871.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kelaras village?

The reported geographical area of Kelaras is 159 hectares.

What is the population density of Kelaras village?

The approximate population density of Kelaras is 164.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kelaras?

The nearest town listed for Kelaras is Ashoknagar, about 26 km away.

How far is Kelaras from the district headquarters?

Kelaras is about 26 km from Ashoknagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kelaras from the sub-district headquarters?

Kelaras is about 12 km from Shadhora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kelaras?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kelaras.

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

For Kelaras, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 138 hectares and irrigated land is 76 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kelaras.

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.