Eragapu

Eragapu is a village located in Chitrakonda tehsil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 57km away from sub-district headquarter Chitrakonda (tehsildar office) and 82km away from district headquarter Malkangiri . As per 2009 stats, Nuaguda is the gram panchayat of Eragapu village.

Here you can discover what makes Eragapu unique in its vibrant Chitrakonda-Malkangiri region. You’ll see Eragapu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Eragapu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Eragapu is 430648. The village spans a total geographical area of 367 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764052. Balimela is nearest town to Eragapu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Eragapu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chitrakonda Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Eragapu

Population of Eragapu

According to the 2011 Census, Eragapu has a total population of about 517, with approximately 257 males and 260 females. The sex ratio is around 1011 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 99 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 18 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 253. The overall literacy rate is approximately 32.88%, with male literacy at about 55.25% and female literacy near 10.77%. There are around 118 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Eragapu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Eragapu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Eragapu. As per the 2011 stats, Eragapu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Eragapu

Knowing the nearby villages of Eragapu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Eragapu.

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