Eruli - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Eruli is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 43.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Anishmali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eruli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eruli is 322143. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.08 hectares and falls under the 741253 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Eruli

According to the 2011 Census, Eruli village had a total population of 1,894 people, including 964 males and 930 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.13%, with male literacy at 89.81% and female literacy at 80.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 382, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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 Population1,894964930
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17910079
Scheduled Castes (SC)382206176
Scheduled Tribes (ST)224108116
Literate Population1,460776684
Illiterate Population434188246

Nearby Villages of Eruli

Eruli 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)
ChinapukuriaSouth-East0.93 km
MondalpukuriaWest1.39 km
ChaksaarisadangaSouth1.45 km
Balia DangaNorth1.70 km
ChakdebagramNorth-West1.95 km
MollabariaSouth-East1.97 km
GodpukuriaEast2.35 km
AismaliNorth-East2.50 km
Paschim PanchbariaSouth-East2.91 km
Uttar PanchpotaEast3.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Eruli

Eruli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Ranaghat to Eruli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Eruli is about 43.7 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 Eruli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Eruli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Eruli

Where is Eruli located?

Eruli village is located in Ranaghat - II Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Eruli?

The Gram Panchayat of Eruli is Anishmali.

What is the pincode of Eruli?

The pincode of Eruli is 741253.

What is the population of Eruli?

Eruli had a total population of 1,894, including 964 males and 930 females.

How many households are there in Eruli?

Eruli had 449 households.

What is the literacy rate in Eruli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eruli was 85.13%. Male literacy was 89.81% and female literacy was 80.38%.