Yelur - Walwa, Sangli

Yelur is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Yelur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelur is 568378. The village covers a total geographical area of 1342 hectares and falls under the 415411 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Yelur

According to the 2011 Census, Yelur village had a total population of 6,798 people, including 3,539 males and 3,259 females, living in 1,394 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.41%, with male literacy at 96.05% and female literacy at 86.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 746, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Yelur

Yelur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirloskarvadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Yelur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Yelur is about 35 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 Yelur

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

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:

FAQs about Yelur