Eruvassy - Taliparamba, Kannur

Eruvassy is a village situated in the Taliparamba taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taliparamba and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kannur. Eruvessey serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eruvassy village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eruvassy is 627199. The village covers a total geographical area of 4908 hectares and falls under the 670582 pincode. Taliparamba is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Eruvassy

As per Census 2011, Eruvassy village has a total population of 19,216 people, consisting of 9,519 males and 9,697 females. The village has 4,694 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,987 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 16,469 literate and 2,747 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,107 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Eruvassy are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19,2169,5199,697
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,9871,006981
Scheduled Castes (SC)272144128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,107528579
Literate Population16,4698,2588,211
Illiterate Population2,7471,2611,486

Nearby Villages of Eruvassy

Eruvassy 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 Eruvassy

Eruvassy is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taliparamba to Eruvassy is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Eruvassy 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 Eruvassy

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Eruvassy

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Eruvassy

Where is Eruvassy located?

Eruvassy village is located in Taliparamba Taluka, Kannur district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Eruvassy?

The Gram Panchayat of Eruvassy is Eruvessey.

What is the pincode of Eruvassy?

The pincode of Eruvassy is 670582.

What is the population of Eruvassy?

Eruvassy has a total population of 19,216, including 9,519 males and 9,697 females.

How many households are there in Eruvassy?

There are 4,694 households in Eruvassy.

What is the literacy rate in Eruvassy?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eruvassy is 85.70%. Male literacy is 86.75% and female literacy is 84.68%.