 The overall literacy rate is 71.3%, and is 77.2% among males and 65.3% among females.Erg Ferradj has 2 polyclinics and 2 room care facilities; residents must travel to Abadla or Méchraâ Houari Boumédienne for further medical treatment.Erg Ferradj has 3 operational mosques, with another 1 under construction.