Erimayur-I - Alathur, Palakkad

Erimayur-I is a village situated in the Alathur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alathur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Erimayur serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Erimayur-I village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erimayur-I is 627698. The village covers a total geographical area of 1737 hectares and falls under the 678546 pincode. Palakkad is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Erimayur-I village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alathur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Erimayur-I

According to the 2011 Census, Erimayur-I village had a total population of 15,319 people, including 7,461 males and 7,858 females, living in 3,507 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.35%, with male literacy at 90.11% and female literacy at 78.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,609, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Erimayur-I

Erimayur-I 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 Erimayur-I

Erimayur-I is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vadakannikapurm, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palakkad to Erimayur-I is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Erimayur-I is about 18 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 Erimayur-I

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

Health Facilities in Erimayur-I

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

FAQs about Erimayur-I