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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Ekdarwa village has a total population of 675 people, consisting of 338 males and 337 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 454 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population675338337
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1206753
Scheduled Castes (SC)1206654
Scheduled Tribes (ST)25187
Literate Population454246208
Illiterate Population22192129

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RaghuaSouth-West0.84 km
RajapurEast1.06 km
TilokpurNorth1.17 km
PiraraSouth-East1.45 km
JamsariNorth-East1.76 km
JamsarNorth-West1.77 km
KandhgopiSouth-West1.82 km
BhualaWest1.92 km
BelsaraSouth-East2.37 km
SathiNorth-East2.49 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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 5-10 km

FAQs about Ekdarwa

Where is Ekdarwa located?

Ekdarwa village is located in Uchkagaon Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ekdarwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Ekdarwa is Trilokpur.

What is the pincode of Ekdarwa?

The pincode of Ekdarwa is 841501.

What is the population of Ekdarwa?

Ekdarwa has a total population of 675, including 338 males and 337 females.

How many households are there in Ekdarwa?

There are 103 households in Ekdarwa.

What is the literacy rate in Ekdarwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ekdarwa is 67.26%. Male literacy is 72.78% and female literacy is 61.72%.