Erumanur - Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Erumanur is a village situated in the Virudhachalam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virudhachalam and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Earumanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Erumanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erumanur is 637117. The village covers a total geographical area of 1002.49 hectares and falls under the 606003 pincode. Virudhachalam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Erumanur

According to the 2011 Census, Erumanur village had a total population of 3,733 people, including 1,959 males and 1,774 females, living in 917 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.72%, with male literacy at 80.55% and female literacy at 60.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,317.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,7331,9591,774
Child Population (0–6 yrs)430252178
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,317675642
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,3361,375961
Illiterate Population1,397584813

Nearby Villages of Erumanur

Erumanur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChinnavadavadiNorth2.13 km
ParavalurSouth-West2.95 km
ManavalanallurSouth3.05 km
ChinnaparurWest3.88 km
SembalakkurichiNorth-East4.16 km
PeriyavadavadiNorth-East4.26 km
KachchiperumanathamWest4.79 km
ThoravalurSouth-West4.81 km
KavanaiNorth-East4.97 km
ChinnapandarankuppamEast5.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Erumanur

Erumanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vridhachalam Jn, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Erumanur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Erumanur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Erumanur

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

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

FAQs about Erumanur

Where is Erumanur located?

Erumanur village is located in Virudhachalam Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Erumanur?

The Gram Panchayat of Erumanur is Earumanur.

What is the pincode of Erumanur?

The pincode of Erumanur is 606003.

What is the population of Erumanur?

Erumanur had a total population of 3,733, including 1,959 males and 1,774 females.

How many households are there in Erumanur?

Erumanur had 917 households.

What is the literacy rate in Erumanur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Erumanur was 70.72%. Male literacy was 80.55% and female literacy was 60.21%.