Erumeli North - Kanjirappally, Kottayam

Erumeli North is a village situated in the Kanjirappally taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanjirappally and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Koruthode serves as the Gram Panchayat for Erumeli North village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erumeli North is 628203. The village covers a total geographical area of 5511 hectares and falls under the 686509 pincode. Kottayam is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Erumeli North

As per Census 2011, Erumeli North village has a total population of 40,511 people, consisting of 19,820 males and 20,691 females. The village has 10,125 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 4,111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 34,905 literate and 5,606 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5,653 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3,366 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Erumeli North are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population40,51119,82020,691
Child Population (0–6 yrs)4,1112,1191,992
Scheduled Castes (SC)5,6532,7682,885
Scheduled Tribes (ST)3,3661,6421,724
Literate Population34,90517,19617,709
Illiterate Population5,6062,6242,982

Nearby Villages of Erumeli North

Erumeli North 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PeruvanthanamNorth-East5.71 km
Erumeli SouthSouth-West6.01 km
KollamulaSouth7.78 km
KokkayarNorth9.79 km
MundakayamNorth-West10.65 km
Perinad (ct)South-East13.43 km
KoottickalNorth15.06 km
ManimalaWest15.99 km
ElapparaNorth-East16.07 km
PazhavangadiSouth-West16.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Erumeli North

Erumeli North is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruvalla, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

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 Kottayam to Erumeli North is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Erumeli North is about 55 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 Erumeli North

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

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

Health Facilities in Erumeli North

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Erumeli North

Where is Erumeli North located?

Erumeli North village is located in Kanjirappally Taluka, Kottayam district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Erumeli North?

The Gram Panchayat of Erumeli North is Koruthode.

What is the pincode of Erumeli North?

The pincode of Erumeli North is 686509.

What is the population of Erumeli North?

Erumeli North has a total population of 40,511, including 19,820 males and 20,691 females.

How many households are there in Erumeli North?

There are 10,125 households in Erumeli North.

What is the literacy rate in Erumeli North?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Erumeli North is 86.16%. Male literacy is 86.76% and female literacy is 85.59%.