Irul - Ghatanji, Yavatmal

Irul is a village situated in the Ghatanji tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatanji and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Manjari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Irul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Irul is 543321. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.97 hectares and falls under the 445301 pincode. Ghatanji is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Irul

According to the 2011 Census, Irul village had a total population of 333 people, including 173 males and 160 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.59%, with male literacy at 92.76% and female literacy at 71.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Irul

Irul 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 Irul

Irul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambari, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatanji to Irul is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Irul is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Irul

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

Health Facilities in Irul

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

FAQs about Irul