Erandipathar - Gania, Nayagarh

Erandipathar is a village situated in the Gania tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gania and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Gania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Erandipathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erandipathar is 405377. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 752085 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Erandipathar

According to the 2011 Census, Erandipathar village had a total population of 312 people, including 163 males and 149 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.35%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 80.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Erandipathar

Erandipathar 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 Erandipathar

Erandipathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Erandipathar is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Erandipathar is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Erandipathar

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

Health Facilities in Erandipathar

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

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