Erimayur-I Village - 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 Gram 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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alathur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Erimayur-I

As per Census 2011, Erimayur-I village has a total population of 15,319 people, consisting of 7,461 males and 7,858 females. The village has 3,507 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,569 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11,598 literate and 3,721 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,609 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Erimayur-I are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 15,319 7,461 7,858
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,569 817 752
Scheduled Castes (SC) 2,609 1,310 1,299
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 20 10 10
Literate Population 11,598 5,987 5,611
Illiterate Population 3,721 1,474 2,247

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Alathur (ct)South-West2.96 km
Erimayur-iiEast3.34 km
Kavasseri-iWest4.82 km
Kuzhalmannam-iNorth5.70 km
Tarur-iiWest7.15 km
Kuzhalmannam-iiNorth-East7.56 km
Vandazhi-iiSouth-West8.19 km
Koduvayur-iiEast8.19 km
PallassanaEast8.93 km
Kavasseri-iiWest9.21 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

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

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:

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 5-10 km

FAQs about Erimayur-I

Where is Erimayur-I located?

Erimayur-I village is located in Alathur Taluka, Palakkad district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Erimayur-I?

The Gram Panchayat of Erimayur-I is Erimayur.

What is the pincode of Erimayur-I?

The pincode of Erimayur-I is 678546.

What is the population of Erimayur-I?

Erimayur-I has a total population of 15,319, including 7,461 males and 7,858 females.

How many households are there in Erimayur-I?

There are 3,507 households in Erimayur-I.

What is the literacy rate in Erimayur-I?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Erimayur-I is 75.71%. Male literacy is 80.24% and female literacy is 71.40%.