Erua - Benipatti, Madhubani

Erua is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Parkauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Erua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erua is 220312. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.93 hectares and falls under the 847223 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Erua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Benipatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madhubani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Erua

According to the 2011 Census, Erua village had a total population of 1,767 people, including 913 males and 854 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.53%, with male literacy at 52.30% and female literacy at 38.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Erua

Erua 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 Erua

Erua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madhubani, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Erua is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Erua is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Erua

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

Health Facilities in Erua

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

FAQs about Erua