Indian Village Directory

Kelwa Village

Kelwa is an inhabited village in Palghar Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552267, the Census 2011 record lists 6,421 people in 1,506 households and the reported area is 3,773 hectares. The local references include Palghar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palghar at about 15 km.

In short:

Kelwa is a village in Palghar Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552267 and 6,421 people in 1,506 households.

Village Code552267

Population6,421

Households1,506

Area3,773 hectares

Nearest TownPalghar

Detailed village profile

Kelwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,421 people, 3,773 hectares of reported area and Palghar as the nearest town reference for Kelwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra

District Thane

Taluka Palghar

CD Block Palghar

Kelwa falls under Palghar Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 552267.
The record lists 6,421 people living in 1,506 households.
The reported village area is 3,773 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Palghar.
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: Kelwa
Census Village Code: 552267
State: Maharashtra
State Census Code: 27
District: Thane
District Census Code: 517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Palghar
Sub-district Census Code: 04163
CD Block: Palghar
Households: 1,506
Population: 6,421
Male Population: 3,232
Female Population: 3,189
Sex Ratio: 986.7
Area: 3,773 hectares
Area: 37.73 sq km
Nearest Town: Palghar
Nearest Town Distance: 15 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 170.18 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 4.26 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 0.23% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 27.49% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 95.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kelwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 552267 and Palghar CD Block.

State Census Code: 27
District Census Code: 517
Sub-district Census Code: 04163
Village Census Code: 552267
CD Block Code: 0214
CD Block Name: Palghar

Location and Distance

Palghar is the nearest town listed for Kelwa, about 15 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 130 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Palghar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 15 km
District Headquarter: Thane
Distance from District Headquarter: 130 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Palghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 15 km
Nearest Town: Palghar
Distance from Nearest Town: 15 km
Total Geographical Area: 3,773 hectares
Area: 37.73 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,421 people in 1,506 households, with 3,232 male residents and 3,189 female residents. The average household size is 4.26, and SC share is 0.23% and ST share is 27.49% for Kelwa. Population density works out to about 170.18 people per sq km.

Total Households: 1,506
Total Population: 6,421
Male Population: 3,232
Female Population: 3,189
Sex Ratio: 986.7
Average Household Size: 4.26
SC Population: 15
SC Male Population: 8
SC Female Population: 7
SC Population Share: 0.23
ST Population: 1,765
ST Male Population: 883
ST Female Population: 882
ST Population Share: 27.49
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kelwa list 6 government primary schools, 5 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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: 7
Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 6
Government Middle School: Available
Government Middle School Count: 5
Government Secondary School: Available
Government Secondary School Count: 1
Government Senior Secondary School: Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count: 1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kelwa. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kelwa include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer: Available
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
Hand Pump: Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year: Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer: Available
Tube Wells Borehole: Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year: Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc: Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public: Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 95 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 150 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.

Post Office: Available
Post And Telegraph Office: Available
Telephone Landlines: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC: Available
Private Courier Facility: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Sea River Ferry Service: Available
State Highway: Available
Major District Road: Available
Other District Road: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kelwa include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank: Available
Cooperative Bank: Available
Agricultural Credit Societies: Available
Self Help Group SHG: Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
Mandis Regular Market: Available
Weekly Haat: Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Community Centre: Available
Public Library: Available
Public Reading Room: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kelwa is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 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: 12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use: Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kelwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Grass, net sown area is 3,208 hectares and irrigated land is 3,058 hectares (95.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second: Grass
Forest Area In Hectares: 382 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 88.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 3208.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 150 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 3058.0

Other Available Details

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

Private Others: Available
Private Others Count: 1
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kelwa village located?

Kelwa is in Palghar Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Kelwa village in?

Kelwa village is in Thane district.

Which state is Kelwa village in?

Kelwa village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Kelwa under?

Kelwa comes under Palghar Taluka. 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 552267.

What is the population of Kelwa village?

The village record lists 6,421 people and 1,506 households for Kelwa.

How many households are in Kelwa village?

The village record lists 1,506 households for Kelwa.

What is the male and female population of Kelwa?

The record lists 3,232 male residents and 3,189 female residents for Kelwa.

What is the sex ratio of Kelwa village?

The sex ratio of Kelwa is 986.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kelwa village?

The reported geographical area of Kelwa is 3,773 hectares.

What is the population density of Kelwa village?

The approximate population density of Kelwa is 170.18 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 Palghar, about 15 km away.

How far is Kelwa from the district headquarters?

Kelwa is about 130 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kelwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Kelwa is about 15 km from Palghar, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kelwa?

The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools, 5 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Kelwa.

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

For Kelwa, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Grass, net sown area is 3,208 hectares and irrigated land is 3,058 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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