Yerad - Chandur Railway, Amravati

Yerad is a village situated in the Chandur Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandur Railway and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Yerad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yerad is 533261. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.21 hectares and falls under the 444708 pincode. Chandur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Yerad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Yerad

As per Census 2011, Yerad village has a total population of 776 people, consisting of 397 males and 379 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 557 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 190 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Yerad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Yerad

Yerad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Yerad

Yerad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dipore, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandur to Yerad is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Yerad is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yerad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Yerad village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Yerad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Yerad village are given below:

FAQs about Yerad