Ekauna - Obra, Aurangabad

Ekauna is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. U.b. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekauna is 253328. The village covers a total geographical area of 285 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ekauna

As per Census 2011, Ekauna village has a total population of 2,241 people, consisting of 1,146 males and 1,095 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 425 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,332 literate and 909 illiterate residents. Additionally, 507 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2411,1461,095
Child Population (0–6 yrs)425197228
Scheduled Castes (SC)507246261
Literate Population1,332796536
Illiterate Population909350559

Nearby Villages of Ekauna

Ekauna 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)
TaraEast1.31 km
DhanawanNorth2.02 km
Nahro DehriSouth-East2.03 km
KarmanNorth-West2.18 km
Bar PisaniSouth-East2.51 km
KusaNorth-East2.55 km
GortaraSouth2.60 km
TuturukhiNorth-East2.75 km
ArandaWest2.84 km
Cherwa KhapSouth2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ekauna

Ekauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.1 km.

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

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

Banking and Postal Services in Ekauna

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

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

Health Facilities in Ekauna

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

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

FAQs about Ekauna

Where is Ekauna located?

Ekauna village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ekauna?

The Gram Panchayat of Ekauna is U.b..

What is the pincode of Ekauna?

The pincode of Ekauna is 824124.

What is the population of Ekauna?

Ekauna has a total population of 2,241, including 1,146 males and 1,095 females.

How many households are there in Ekauna?

There are 295 households in Ekauna.

What is the literacy rate in Ekauna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ekauna is 59.44%. Male literacy is 69.46% and female literacy is 48.95%.