Eram - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Eram is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Basudebpur and around 48 km from Bhadrak. Eram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eram is 394915. The village covers a total geographical area of 397 hectares and falls under the 756125 pincode. Basudebpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Eram

As per Census 2011, Eram village has a total population of 3,634 people, consisting of 1,749 males and 1,885 females. The village has 775 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 458 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,515 literate and 1,119 illiterate residents. Additionally, 616 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Eram are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6341,7491,885
Child Population (0–6 yrs)458226232
Scheduled Castes (SC)616294322
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1697
Literate Population2,5151,3291,186
Illiterate Population1,119420699

Nearby Villages of Eram

Eram 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)
NuaganNorth-East0.90 km
AdhuanSouth1.15 km
UhadNorth-East1.49 km
BhataparaNorth-East2.20 km
IswarpurNorth-West2.28 km
AnatiraNorth2.53 km
ChudamaniSouth2.63 km
OlagaraWest3.07 km
KantipurEast3.16 km
BainchaNorth-West3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Eram

Eram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Basudebpur to Eram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Eram is about 48 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 Eram

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

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

Health Facilities in Eram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Eram

Where is Eram located?

Eram village is located in Basudevpur Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Eram?

Eram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Eram?

The pincode of Eram is 756125.

What is the population of Eram?

Eram has a total population of 3,634, including 1,749 males and 1,885 females.

How many households are there in Eram?

There are 775 households in Eram.

What is the literacy rate in Eram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eram is 69.21%. Male literacy is 75.99% and female literacy is 62.92%.