Ekderwa - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Ekderwa is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bargawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekderwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekderwa is 216896. The village covers a total geographical area of 334 hectares and falls under the 845101 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Ekderwa

According to the 2011 Census, Ekderwa village had a total population of 964 people, including 534 males and 430 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 805 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.28%, with male literacy at 63.74% and female literacy at 37.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekderwa

Ekderwa 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 Ekderwa

Ekderwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Ekderwa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Ekderwa is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekderwa

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

Health Facilities in Ekderwa

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

FAQs about Ekderwa