Kerul - Ashti, Beed

Kerul is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Ashti and around 85 km from Bid. Kerul village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerul is 558789. The village covers a total geographical area of 1170.15 hectares and falls under the 414208 pincode. Pathardi is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kerul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ashti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Beed Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kerul

According to the 2011 Census, Kerul village had a total population of 2,610 people, including 1,363 males and 1,247 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.25%, with male literacy at 87.08% and female literacy at 66.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 417, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kerul

Kerul 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 Kerul

Kerul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadnagar, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathardi to Kerul is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Kerul is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerul

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

Health Facilities in Kerul

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

FAQs about Kerul