Nerala - Pauni, Bhandara

Nerala is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Nerala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nerala is 537274. The village covers a total geographical area of 874.38 hectares and falls under the 441903 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Nerala

According to the 2011 Census, Nerala village had a total population of 2,873 people, including 1,449 males and 1,424 females, living in 686 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.22%, with male literacy at 86.92% and female literacy at 69.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 521.

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

Nearby Villages of Nerala

Nerala 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 Nerala

Nerala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhiwapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Nerala is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Nerala is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nerala

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

Health Facilities in Nerala

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

FAQs about Nerala