Block Divisions

Jose Scaria  ( Erattayar Block Dvison Member 9447917599 )

Erattayar is a village in Udubanchola taluk  of idukki dis in the Indian state of kerala^[ It is the administrative centre of Erattayar panchayt  which belongs to kattapanna block panchayat  Erattayar town is located 2 km (1.2 mi) south to  Erattayar dam , a diversion dam built to supply water to idukki reervoir  Kattappana (5.5 km (3.4 mi)), Nedumkandam (13 km (8.1 mi)) and  Thankamani (11 km (6.8 mi)) are some of the nearby towns.As of 2011 india Census  Erattayar had a population of 19,097 with 9,607 males and 9,490 females. Erattayar village has an area of 32.37 km² (12.50 sq mi) with 4,539 families residing in it

Erattayar grama panchayat was formed in 1971. The panchayat consists of 14 electoral wards. It is bounded by Pampadumpara  panchayat in the east, Kamakshi panchayat in the west, Kattappana municipality in the south and Nedumkandam panchayat in the north.

Educational institutions

• St. Thomas Higher Secondary School
• St. Thomas Upper and Lower Primary Schools
• St. Thomas Nursery School

Public transport facilities

Erattayar is well-connected to nearby towns and villages through public transport facilities. Frequent private bus services are available to towns like Kattappana, Nedumkandam, Thankamani, Cheruthoni. State-owned KSRTC buses are also available to different places. There is a small bus station in the town which is mostly visited and used by local people.