Erumeli South - Kanjirappally, Kottayam

Erumeli South is a village situated in the Kanjirappally taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanjirappally and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Erumeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Erumeli South village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erumeli South is 628204. The village covers a total geographical area of 8196 hectares and falls under the 686509 pincode. Kottayam is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Erumeli South 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 South

According to the 2011 Census, Erumeli South village had a total population of 43,437 people, including 21,199 males and 22,238 females, living in 10,853 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.59%, with male literacy at 97.53% and female literacy at 95.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,570, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,886.

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

Nearby Villages of Erumeli South

Erumeli South 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 Erumeli South

Erumeli South 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 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kottayam to Erumeli South is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Erumeli South 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 Erumeli South

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

Health Facilities in Erumeli South

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 South village are given below:

FAQs about Erumeli South