Yelur - Kandhar, Nanded

Yelur is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Yellur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yelur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelur is 545399. The village covers a total geographical area of 536 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Mukhed is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Yelur

As per Census 2011, Yelur village has a total population of 1,620 people, consisting of 840 males and 780 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 980 literate and 640 illiterate residents. Additionally, 343 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Yelur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,620840780
Child Population (0–6 yrs)222120102
Scheduled Castes (SC)343181162
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population980579401
Illiterate Population640261379

Nearby Villages of Yelur

Yelur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MasalagaSouth-East1.79 km
MadaliSouth2.23 km
JakapurNorth-West2.49 km
Khandgaon HamidSouth-West3.03 km
GonarWest3.08 km
KauthaNorth3.99 km
BomnaliSouth-West4.50 km
Shirsi Kh.West4.57 km
Berli Bk.South4.74 km
Dhanora (kavtha)North5.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Yelur

Yelur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Umri, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mukhed to Yelur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Yelur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yelur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Yelur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Yelur

Where is Yelur located?

Yelur village is located in Kandhar Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Yelur?

The Gram Panchayat of Yelur is Yellur.

What is the pincode of Yelur?

The pincode of Yelur is 431714.

What is the population of Yelur?

Yelur has a total population of 1,620, including 840 males and 780 females.

How many households are there in Yelur?

There are 339 households in Yelur.

What is the literacy rate in Yelur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Yelur is 60.49%. Male literacy is 68.93% and female literacy is 51.41%.