Erenda - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Erenda is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.6 km from Gobindapur and around 35.3 km from Alipore. Bodra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Erenda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erenda is 333671. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.44 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Erenda

As per Census 2011, Erenda village has a total population of 5,097 people, consisting of 2,626 males and 2,471 females. The village has 1,006 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 731 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,275 literate and 1,822 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Erenda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Erenda

Erenda 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 Erenda

Erenda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Erenda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Erenda is about 35.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Erenda

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

Health Facilities in Erenda

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

FAQs about Erenda