Erand - Sitapur, Surguja

Erand is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Erand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erand is 433463. The village covers a total geographical area of 1170.62 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Erand

According to the 2011 Census, Erand village had a total population of 1,136 people, including 570 males and 566 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.63%, with male literacy at 54.41% and female literacy at 36.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,008.

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

Nearby Villages of Erand

Erand 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 Erand

Erand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Erand is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Erand is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Erand

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

Health Facilities in Erand

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

FAQs about Erand