Erathu

Erathu is a village in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala state,India.[1]

village
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictPathanamthitta district
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics

Malayalam is the native language of Erathu. As of 2001 India census, Erathu had a population of 23296 with 11246 males and 12050 females.

Boundaries

East- Ezhamkulam Panchayat and Adoor Municipality

West- Kadampanad Panchayat and Pallickal Panchayat

North- Pallickal Panchayat and Adoor Municipality

South- Ezhamkulam Panchayat and Kadampanad Panchayat

Wards

As 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.

  1. Manakala
  2. Vellaramkunnu
  3. Ayyankoickal
  4. Paruthippara
  5. Murukankunnu
  6. Kilivayal
  7. Vayala
  8. Pulimala
  9. Puthusseribhagom
  10. Maharshikkavu
  11. Chathannooppuzha
  12. Choorakkodu
  13. Sreenarayanapuram
  14. Anthichira
  15. Thuvayoor vadakku
  16. Janashakthi

Politics

Erathu is a part of Pathanamthitta Loksabha constituency. Mr. Anto Antony is the current Member of Parliament of the constituency.

Climate

The climate of the place is moderate and pleasant. Tropical climate is prevailed here throughout the year.

Transportation

The major transportation service of this place is provided by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).

References

  1. "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.