Eriyodu

Eriyodu (or Eriodu) is a panchayat town is Located in Madurai Region in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Eriyodu is in the administrative district of Dindigul. Eriyodu is located in Dindigul next to Karur State Highway road (SH 74).

Eriyodu

Eriyodu
Panchayat town
Nickname(s): 
Eri
Eriyodu
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10.533°N 78.067°E / 10.533; 78.067
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictDindigul
ZoneMadurai
Area
 • Total15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total7,866
 • Density520/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
624702
Telephone code91 4551
Vehicle registrationTN 57
Sex ratio1:1 ♂/♀
Literacy66%
Websitewww.eriyodu.thiyagaraaj.com

Eriyodu's Railway station is an important stop for Bengaluru trains. Eriyodu has a public library, an Electricity Board office, a post office, a police station, and a government hospital. Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank, Canara Bank are the banks available in Eriyodu. There are ten dependent villages scattered around Eriyodu.

Geography

Eriyodu has an average elevation of 260 metres (850 ft).

The nearest airport is at Madurai and the nearest major railway station is the Dindigul Railway Junction.

There are some tourist spots in and around Eriyodu:

  1. "Kodaikanal" - One of the coolest hill station for summer destination in Tamil Nadu.
  2. Dindigul Fort - It is a historical place (19 km).
  3. Trichy Fort - It is a historical place (85 km).
  4. Palani - Palani Arulmigu Shri Dhandayuthapani temple is one of the Six Abodes of Murugan (63 km).
  5. Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple - Famous temple which was nominated for one of the world wonders (86 km).

Climate

The climate is dry and hot, with rains from October to December. Temperatures during summer reach a maximum of 40 and a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius, while winter temperatures range between 25 and 18 degrees Celsius.

Education
The Eriyodu Town Panchayat map

Eriyodu has two government schools and two private primary schools. One Government Arts and Science College is also there.

The government schools, which are more than 50 years old, are:

The private schools, which are more than 20 years old, are:

  • Vani Nursery and Primary School
  • Kalaivani Nursery and Primary School

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census, Eriyodu had a population of 7866. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Eriyodu has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 55%. In Eriyodu, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Favourites

Mango Hills, a small hill which is located 6 km from Eriyodu. It is one of the best trekking spot during monsoon season. On the way to the hill you can spot lot of peacocks. occasionally people spotted fox and deer as well.

Original Honey, The villagers surrounded Mango hills sell original honey without mixing any additional / artificial elements in it. Sometimes you can directly go with them to watch how they extract honey from honeycombs.

Politics

Eriyodu Assembly Constituency is part of Karur (Lok Sabha constituency).

Nearest towns
Near towns Distance
Dindigul 20 km
Karur 54 km
Palani 64 km
Madurai 70 km
Trichy 97 km

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