Eraiyur - Tittakudi, Cuddalore

Eraiyur is a village situated in the Tittakudi taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tittakudi and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Eraiyur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eraiyur is 637344. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.12 hectares and falls under the 606111 pincode. Pennadam is the nearest town.

Eraiyur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tittakudi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuddalore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Eraiyur

According to the 2011 Census, Eraiyur village had a total population of 4,618 people, including 2,296 males and 2,322 females, living in 1,142 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.47%, with male literacy at 86.59% and female literacy at 68.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,773, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Eraiyur

Eraiyur 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 Eraiyur

Eraiyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pennadam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Eraiyur is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eraiyur

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

Health Facilities in Eraiyur

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

FAQs about Eraiyur