Ekari Village Overview
Ekari is a village in Madhwapur tehsil of Madhubani district, Bihar. It lies about 20 km from Madhwapur tehsil headquarters and around 60 km from Madhubani district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pirokhar is the Gram Panchayat for Ekari village.
The sections below provide essential information about Ekari village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekari is 219845. The village covers a geographical area of 100 hectares. Janakpur Road is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Ekari
Population & Demographics of Ekari
This section provides population and demographic details of Ekari village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,317 | 717 | 600 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 198 | 111 | 87 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 295 | 158 | 137 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 692 | 418 | 274 |
| Illiterate Population | 625 | 299 | 326 |
Key population details of Ekari village are given below:
- Ekari village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,317, including approximately 717 males and 600 females, with a sex ratio of 836 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 295 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Ekari village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.54%.
- There are around 293 households in Ekari village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ekari
Transport facilities help residents of Ekari village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ekari
The following villages are located close to Ekari and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ekari
- Where is Ekari located?
- Ekari village is located in Madhwapur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ekari?
- The Gram Panchayat of Ekari is Pirokhar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Ekari?
- Ekari has a total population of 1,317, including 717 males and 600 females.
- How many households are there in Ekari?
- There are 293 households in Ekari.
- What is the literacy rate in Ekari?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ekari is 52.54%. Male literacy is 58.30% and female literacy is 45.67%.