Erekhali Village Overview
Erekhali is a village in Sutahata tehsil of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Sutahata is the tehsil headquarters, while Tamluk is the district headquarters for Erekhali village. As per available records (2009), Kukrahati is the Gram Panchayat for Erekhali village.
The sections below provide essential information about Erekhali village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Erekhali is 345658. The village covers a geographical area of 410.58 hectares and has a pincode of 721658. Durgachak is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Location Map of Erekhali
Population & Demographics of Erekhali
This section provides population and demographic details of Erekhali village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,074 | 1,580 | 1,494 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 357 | 176 | 181 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,314 | 1,191 | 1,123 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 2,070 | 1,140 | 930 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,004 | 440 | 564 |
Key population details of Erekhali village are given below:
- Erekhali village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,074, including approximately 1,580 males and 1,494 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2,314 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Erekhali village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.34%.
- There are around 702 households in Erekhali village.
Transport & Connectivity of Erekhali
Transport facilities help residents of Erekhali village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Erekhali
The following villages are located close to Erekhali and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Erekhali
- Where is Erekhali located?
- Erekhali village is located in Sutahata Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Erekhali?
- The Gram Panchayat of Erekhali is Kukrahati (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Erekhali?
- The pincode of Erekhali is 721658.
- What is the population of Erekhali?
- Erekhali has a total population of 3,074, including 1,580 males and 1,494 females.
- How many households are there in Erekhali?
- There are 702 households in Erekhali.
- What is the literacy rate in Erekhali?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Erekhali is 67.34%. Male literacy is 72.15% and female literacy is 62.25%.