Erapather - Tengakhat, Dibrugarh
Erapather is a village situated in the Tengakhat subdivision of Dibrugarh district, Assam. Bhadoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Erapather village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Erapather is 291690. The village covers a total geographical area of 58 hectares and falls under the 786602 pincode. Duliajan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Erapather village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dulijan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Erapather
According to the 2011 Census, Erapather village had a total population of 481 people, including 248 males and 233 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.22%, with male literacy at 87.56% and female literacy at 80.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 481 | 248 | 233 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 50 | 23 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 39 | 17 | 22 |
| Literate Population | 363 | 197 | 166 |
| Illiterate Population | 118 | 51 | 67 |
Nearby Villages of Erapather
Erapather is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Erapather
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Erapather.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Duliajan to Erapather is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dibrugarh to Erapather is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Erapather
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Erapather village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Erapather
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Erapather village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Erapather
Where is Erapather located?
Erapather village is located in Tengakhat Subdivision, Dibrugarh district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Erapather?
The Gram Panchayat of Erapather is Bhadoi.
What is the pincode of Erapather?
The pincode of Erapather is 786602.
What is the population of Erapather?
Erapather had a total population of 481, including 248 males and 233 females.
How many households are there in Erapather?
Erapather had 95 households.
What is the literacy rate in Erapather?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Erapather was 84.22%. Male literacy was 87.56% and female literacy was 80.58%.