Erathu
Erathu is a village in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala state,India.[1]
Erathu | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta district |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Demographics
changeMalayalam is the native language of Erathu. As of 2001[update] India census, Erathu had a population of 23296 with 11246 males and 12050 females.
Boundaries
changeEast- Ezhamkulam Panchayat and Adoor Municipality
West- Kadampanad Panchayat and Pallickal Panchayat
North- Pallickal Panchayat and Adoor Municipality
South- Ezhamkulam Panchayat and Kadampanad Panchayat
Wards
changeAs of now Erathu consists of 17 wards. The number of wards have been increased over the years according to the increase in population though there was no increase in the land area.
- Manakala
- Vellaramkunnu
- Ayyankoickal
- Paruthippara
- Murukankunnu
- Kilivayal
- Vayala
- Pulimala
- Puthusseribhagom
- Maharshikkavu
- Chathannooppuzha
- Choorakkodu
- Sreenarayanapuram
- Anthichira
- Thuvayoor vadakku
- Janashakthi
Politics
changeErathu is a part of Pathanamthitta Loksabha constituency. Mr. Anto Antony is the current Member of Parliament of the constituency.
Climate
changeThe climate of the place is moderate and pleasant. Tropical climate is prevailed here throughout the year.
Transportation
changeThe major transportation service of this place is provided by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).
References
change- ↑ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-10.