Erur - Gurua, Gaya

Erur is a village situated in the Gurua subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurua and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Raghunath Khap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Erur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erur is 255644. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Erur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Erur

According to the 2011 Census, Erur village had a total population of 2,318 people, including 1,166 males and 1,152 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.27%, with male literacy at 67.94% and female literacy at 52.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 492.

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

Nearby Villages of Erur

Erur 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 Erur

Erur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Guraru, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Erur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Erur is about 56 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 Erur

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

Health Facilities in Erur

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

FAQs about Erur