Ekdarwa - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Ekdarwa is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Trilokpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekdarwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekdarwa is 230777. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 841501 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ekdarwa

According to the 2011 Census, Ekdarwa village had a total population of 675 people, including 338 males and 337 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.80%, with male literacy at 90.77% and female literacy at 73.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekdarwa

Ekdarwa 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 Ekdarwa

Ekdarwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lain Bazar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Ekdarwa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Ekdarwa is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekdarwa

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

Health Facilities in Ekdarwa

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

FAQs about Ekdarwa