Ekghara - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Ekghara is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kerka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekghara is 253796. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 824301 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ekghara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekghara

According to the 2011 Census, Ekghara village had a total population of 556 people, including 295 males and 261 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.91%, with male literacy at 88.40% and female literacy at 69.95%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ekghara

Ekghara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ekghara

Public transport in the Ekghara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Ekghara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Ekghara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekghara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ekghara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ekghara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ekghara village are given below:

FAQs about Ekghara