Erara - Bhadrak

Erara is a village situated in the Bhadrak tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Bhadrak Rural and around 22 km from Bhadrak. Erada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Erara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erara is 394760. The village covers a total geographical area of 613 hectares and falls under the 756100 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Erara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhadrak Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Erara

As per Census 2011, Erara village has a total population of 2,924 people, consisting of 1,528 males and 1,396 females. The village has 577 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,207 literate and 717 illiterate residents. Additionally, 472 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 150 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Erara

Erara 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 Erara

Erara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Erara is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Erara is about 22 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 Erara

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

Health Facilities in Erara

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

FAQs about Erara