Kerli - Karvir, Kolhapur

Kerli is a village situated in the Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Kolhapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kerle serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerli is 567394. The village covers a total geographical area of 576 hectares and falls under the 416229 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kerli

According to the 2011 Census, Kerli village had a total population of 4,951 people, including 2,537 males and 2,414 females, living in 1,045 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.96%, with male literacy at 88.49% and female literacy at 71.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 917, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerli

Kerli 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 Kerli

Kerli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Kerli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerli

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

Health Facilities in Kerli

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

FAQs about Kerli