Erai - Korpana, Chandrapur

Erai is a village situated in the Korpana tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korpana and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Bharosa serves as the Village Panchayat for Erai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erai is 541623. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.38 hectares and falls under the 442908 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Erai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Erai

According to the 2011 Census, Erai village had a total population of 358 people, including 178 males and 180 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.71%, with male literacy at 85.00% and female literacy at 72.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Erai

Erai 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 Erai

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Erai. The nearest railway station is Babupeth, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Erai is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Erai is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Erai

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

Health Facilities in Erai

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

FAQs about Erai