Erendei - Patana, Keonjhar

Erendei is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Patana and around 42 km from Kendujhar. Erendei village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erendei is 385927. The village covers a total geographical area of 1178 hectares and falls under the 758030 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Erendei

As per Census 2011, Erendei village has a total population of 2,009 people, consisting of 982 males and 1,027 females. The village has 471 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 995 literate and 1,014 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,031 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Erendei

Erendei 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 Erendei

Erendei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Erendei is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Erendei is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Erendei

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

Health Facilities in Erendei

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

FAQs about Erendei