About Eriyodu
எரியோடு
A town panchayat in Dindigul district — also known as Eriodu
Overview
Eriyodu (Tamil: எரியோடு, also spelled Eriodu) is a town panchayat located in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, India. It sits along the Dindigul–Karur State Highway (SH 74) and acts as a local hub for ten dependent villages scattered in the surrounding countryside.
The town panchayat is divided into 15 wards, with elections held every five years. It covers approximately 15 km² (5.8 sq mi) at an average elevation of 260 metres (853 feet).
Geography
- Coordinates: 10.533°N, 78.067°E
- Elevation: 260 m (850 ft)
- Area: 15 km²
- Highway: SH 74 (Dindigul–Karur)
- Nearest airport: Madurai (~80 km from railway station)
- Nearest major railway junction: Dindigul Junction
- Nearby tourist spot: Kodaikanal hill station
Politics & Administration
Eriyodu is part of the Vedasandur legislative assembly constituency and falls under the Karur Lok Sabha constituency. The urban local body type is Town Panchayat (LGD Code: 252698).
Town Panchayat contact: 04551-232055 · Email: eotperi@gmail.com
Demographics (Census 2011)
| Total population | 8,890 |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,454 |
| Female | 4,436 |
| Children (0–6) | 901 (10.13%) |
| Female sex ratio | 996 |
| Child sex ratio | 972 |
| Literacy rate | 78.95% |
| Male literacy | 86.59% |
| Female literacy | 71.29% |
| Households | 2,195 |
| Wards | 15 |
Population Trend
Estimated population based on census projections:
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2011 (Census) | 8,890 |
| 2021 | ~11,500 |
| 2024 | ~12,400 |
| 2026 (est.) | ~13,000 |