Berala - Chikhli, Buldhana

Berala is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Chikhli and around 34 km from Buldana. Berala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berala is 529198. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.77 hectares and falls under the 443201 pincode. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Berala

According to the 2011 Census, Berala village had a total population of 1,395 people, including 730 males and 665 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.90%, with male literacy at 92.60% and female literacy at 78.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Berala

Berala 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 Berala

Berala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Berala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Berala is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berala

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

Health Facilities in Berala

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

FAQs about Berala