Yerla - Hinganghat, Wardha

Yerla is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Yerla village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yerla is 534523. The village covers a total geographical area of 657.62 hectares and falls under the 442307 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Yerla

According to the 2011 Census, Yerla village had a total population of 1,212 people, including 657 males and 555 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.09%, with male literacy at 88.03% and female literacy at 70.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Yerla

Yerla 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 Yerla

Yerla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagari, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Yerla is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Yerla is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yerla

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

Health Facilities in Yerla

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

FAQs about Yerla