Demographics
As of 2001 census, Eramalloor had a population of 28223 with 14187 males and 14036 females.
Geography
Eramalloor is a village located on the NH47 Highway linking Kanyakumari and Salem. It is near the coast, with a landscape characterised by salty ponds (known locally as "Kandom") and larger ponds used for fishing (known as "Chaal"). It lies along the backwaters of Alapuzha, and is situated near to the model tourism village at Kumbalangi and the beach at Chellanam
Administration
Administratively, Eramalloor falls under the Ezhupunna panchayat (local village administrative body) of the Alapuzha District.
Industry and economy
The village is famous for sea food processing industries, such as Torry Harris, Premier, AFDC and Daimond Seafoods. Agriculture has declined in the past years, with the paddy fields giving way for shrimp cultivation or to be reclaimed for housing.
News ArchiveFollowersEramalloor is a village located on the NH47 Highway linking Kanyakumari and Salem. It is near the coast, with a landscape characterised by salty ponds (known locally as "Kandom") and larger ponds used for fishing (known as "Chaal"). It lies along the backwaters of Alapuzha, and is situated near to the model tourism village at Kumbalangi and the beach at Chellanam. |