Yerkheda - Warora, Chandrapur

Yerkheda is a village situated in the Warora tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warora and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Abamakta serves as the Village Panchayat for Yerkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yerkheda is 540279. The village covers a total geographical area of 660.4 hectares and falls under the 442907 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Yerkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Yerkheda village had a total population of 828 people, including 432 males and 396 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.69%, with male literacy at 78.29% and female literacy at 66.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 628.

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

Nearby Villages of Yerkheda

Yerkheda 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 Yerkheda

Yerkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikni Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Yerkheda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Yerkheda is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yerkheda

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

Health Facilities in Yerkheda

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

FAQs about Yerkheda