# Eraniel, Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu 

# Eraniel

Eraniel is a town in Kalkulam sub-district of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **10,375 people** in 2,681 households. Literacy was 92.9%.

- 10,375people (2011)
- 2,681households
- 92.9%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Eraniel

■ Eraniel · ■ Kanniyakumari urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****92.9%**

**92.0%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1009**

**1022

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****976**

**966

Working population ****41.2%**

**36.0%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Eraniel

Of every 100 households in Eraniel in 2011, 94 had electricity, 84 a toilet at home and 36 cooked with LPG; 70 had a mobile phone, 22 a two-wheeler and 4 a car.

■ Eraniel · ■ Kanniyakumari urban average

Electricity for lighting ****94%**

**95%

Toilet within the home ****84%**

**88%

No toilet (open defecation) ****9%**

**6%

Tap water ****54%**

**63%

Drinking water within premises ****29%**

**40%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****36%**

**40%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****62%**

**57%

Use banking services ****50%**

**65%

Television ****93%**

**90%

Mobile phone ****70%**

**72%

Computer with internet ****4%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****22%**

**24%

Car / jeep / van ****4%**

**5%

None of these assets ****2%**

**3%

Own their home ****81%**

**85%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Eraniel work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,106 (73%) · **■** Household industry 221 (5%) · **■** Farming 342 (8%) · **■** Marginal 609 (14%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Eraniel changed?

From 5,541 in 1921 to 10,375 in 2011.

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Eraniel in numbers and road distances

- Density1,195 per km²
- Growth 2001–201111.5%
- Annual rainfall1,142 mm
- Temperature range24 °C to 34 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)665 km by road
- Nagercoil (district HQ)15 km by road
- Nagercoil (city of 1 lakh+)15 km by road
- Thiruvananthapuram (city of 5 lakh+)51 km by road
- Eraniel (railway station)2 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Eraniel

### Civic services

- Pucca roads12 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets2,511
- Water storage540 kl
- Electricity — homes2,681
- Electricity — industry3

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools3 govt · 2 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Private banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** honey and pepper.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Eraniel

- Banks5 in Eraniel
- ATMs2 in Eraniel
- Schools3 in Eraniel
- Pharmacies4 in Eraniel
- Restaurants1 in Eraniel
- Police stations1 in Eraniel

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Eraniel ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-1/) 802 187 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-2/) 1,108 281 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-3/) 843 220 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-4/) 1,021 269 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-5/) 1,042 291 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-6/) 997 258 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-7/) 643 172 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-8/) 310 77 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-9/) 239 57 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-10/) 680 160 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-11/) 539 140 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-12/) 342 87 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-13/) 484 138 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-14/) 725 188 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/eraniel/ward-15/) 600 156 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Eraniel

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) · Thiruvananthapuram53 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai200 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:05).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Eraniel?10,375 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Eraniel in?Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Eraniel in 1921?5,541
- How many wards does Eraniel have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Eraniel?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Eraniel?Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 53 km in a straight line