Eradanga Village - Raghunathapur, Jagatsinghapur

Eradanga is a village situated in the Raghunathapur tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Tirtol and around 9 km from Jagatsinghapur . Eradanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eradanga is 397620. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 754104 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Eradanga

As per Census 2011, Eradanga village has a total population of 1,809 people, consisting of 904 males and 905 females. The village has 439 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,444 literate and 365 illiterate residents. Additionally, 470 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,809 904 905
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 164 81 83
Scheduled Castes (SC) 470 222 248
Literate Population 1,444 757 687
Illiterate Population 365 147 218

Nearby Villages of Eradanga

Eradanga 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)
Brahman BadiNorth-East0.81 km
PurunabasantaWest1.08 km
RatanpurSouth1.43 km
Mulisingh PurEast1.52 km
SanraSouth-West1.76 km
PandaraNorth-East1.93 km
DeulisahiWest1.99 km
NuapadaSouth-West2.01 km
BiritolSouth-East2.30 km
ChhapadaNorth-East2.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Eradanga

Eradanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gorakhnath, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Eradanga is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eradanga

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

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

Health Facilities in Eradanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Eradanga

Where is Eradanga located?

Eradanga village is located in Raghunathapur Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Eradanga?

Eradanga is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Eradanga?

The pincode of Eradanga is 754104.

What is the population of Eradanga?

Eradanga has a total population of 1,809, including 904 males and 905 females.

How many households are there in Eradanga?

There are 439 households in Eradanga.

What is the literacy rate in Eradanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eradanga is 79.82%. Male literacy is 83.74% and female literacy is 75.91%.