Indian Village Directory

Kelwad Village

Kelwad is an inhabited village in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538246, the Census 2011 record lists 132 people in 36 households and the reported area is 261.86 hectares. The local references include Arjuni Morgaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Desaiganj at about 28 km.

In short:

Kelwad is a village in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538246 and 132 people in 36 households.

Village Code538246
Population132
Households36
Area261.86 hectares
Nearest TownDesaiganj

Detailed village profile

Kelwad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 132 people, 261.86 hectares of reported area and Desaiganj as the nearest town reference for Kelwad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Gondiya
CD Block Arjuni Morgaon
  • Kelwad falls under Arjuni Morgaon Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 538246.
  • The record lists 132 people living in 36 households.
  • The reported village area is 261.86 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Desaiganj.
  • 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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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
Kelwad
Census Village Code
538246
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arjuni Morgaon
Sub-district Census Code
04050
CD Block
Arjuni Morgaon
Households
36
Population
132
Male Population
67
Female Population
65
Sex Ratio
970.15
Area
261.86 hectares
Area
2.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Nearest Town Distance
28 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 50.41 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.67 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.03% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 58.33% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 16.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kelwad in the official administrative record. Census village code 538246 and Arjuni Morgaon CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04050
Village Census Code
538246
CD Block Code
0101
CD Block Name
Arjuni Morgaon

Location and Distance

Desaiganj is the nearest town listed for Kelwad, about 28 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 78 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Arjuni Morgaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
78 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
261.86 hectares
Area
2.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 132 people in 36 households, with 67 male residents and 65 female residents. The average household size is 3.67, and SC share is 3.03% and ST share is 58.33% for Kelwad. Population density works out to about 50.41 people per sq km.

Total Households
36
Total Population
132
Male Population
67
Female Population
65
Sex Ratio
970.15
Average Household Size
3.67
SC Population
4
SC Male Population
2
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
3.03
ST Population
77
ST Male Population
38
ST Female Population
39
ST Population Share
58.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kelwad include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kelwad 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Kelwad include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kelwad is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 16 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kelwad show that net sown area is 150 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares (16.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
50.76 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.37
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
47.73 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
150.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
125 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
90 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kelwad village located?

Kelwad is in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Kelwad village in?

Kelwad village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Kelwad village in?

Kelwad village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Kelwad under?

Kelwad comes under Arjuni Morgaon Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kelwad?

The Census village code of Kelwad is 538246.

What is the population of Kelwad village?

The village record lists 132 people and 36 households for Kelwad.

How many households are in Kelwad village?

The village record lists 36 households for Kelwad.

What is the male and female population of Kelwad?

The record lists 67 male residents and 65 female residents for Kelwad.

What is the sex ratio of Kelwad village?

The sex ratio of Kelwad is 970.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kelwad village?

The reported geographical area of Kelwad is 261.86 hectares.

What is the population density of Kelwad village?

The approximate population density of Kelwad is 50.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kelwad?

The nearest town listed for Kelwad is Desaiganj, about 28 km away.

How far is Kelwad from the district headquarters?

Kelwad is about 78 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kelwad from the sub-district headquarters?

Kelwad is about 24 km from Arjuni Morgaon, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kelwad?

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

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

For Kelwad, net sown area is 150 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kelwad.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.