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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Ekghara village has a total population of 556 people, consisting of 295 males and 261 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 370 literate and 186 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ekghara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population556295261
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934548
Literate Population370221149
Illiterate Population18674112

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PirautaSouth-East1.11 km
KhairaEast1.73 km
SaleaSouth-West1.76 km
SurarSouth-East1.92 km
KerkaNorth2.31 km
GhirsindiSouth2.35 km
DhundhuaNorth-West2.37 km
InglisSouth-East2.67 km
UrdanaNorth2.75 km
PurainiSouth-East2.94 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ekghara

Where is Ekghara located?

Ekghara village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ekghara?

The Gram Panchayat of Ekghara is Kerka.

What is the pincode of Ekghara?

The pincode of Ekghara is 824301.

What is the population of Ekghara?

Ekghara has a total population of 556, including 295 males and 261 females.

How many households are there in Ekghara?

There are 61 households in Ekghara.

What is the literacy rate in Ekghara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ekghara is 66.55%. Male literacy is 74.92% and female literacy is 57.09%.