Ekauna - Amas, Gaya

Ekauna is a village situated in the Amas subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amas and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Akouna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekauna is 255760. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 824219 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Ekauna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Ekauna

According to the 2011 Census, Ekauna village had a total population of 2,624 people, including 1,351 males and 1,273 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.45%, with male literacy at 79.95% and female literacy at 52.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 985.

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

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:

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 Guraru, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Ekauna is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Ekauna is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:

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:

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