| Erlalai | |
| Native Name: | ஏழாலை එලාලි |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Pushpin Map: | Sri Lanka Northern Province |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Sri Lanka |
| Subdivision Type2: | Province |
| Subdivision Name2: | Northern |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Type4: | DS Division |
| Subdivision Name4: | Valikamam North |
| Coordinates: | 9.7667°N 80.05°W |
Erlalai is a large agricultural village, popular for its red soil. The village is centered around the road connecting Mallakam and Punnalaikkadduvan North.The village is divided into Erlalai centre,[1] Erlalai North [2] Erlalai South[3] and Erlalai West.[4] The vegetables produced in the village are believed to be tastier due to its red soil.[5] The manioc or Cassava produced in the village is particularly famous.[6]