Ekwa

Ekwa is a village located in Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Gaunaha (tehsildar office) and 66km away from district headquarter Bettiah. As per 2009 stats, Dhamaura is the gram panchayat of Ekwa village.

Ekwa has its own place in the vibrant Pashchim Champaran region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Ekwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ekwa is 216478. The village spans a total geographical area of 559 hectares. Narkatiyaganj is nearest town to Ekwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

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Population of Ekwa

Below is a concise population overview of Ekwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,120 552 568
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 179 92 87
Scheduled Castes (SC) 2 N/A 2
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 878 422 456
Literate Population 460 227 233
Illiterate Population 660 325 335

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Ekwa village:

  • The total population of Ekwa village is around 1,120, including approximately 552 males and 568 females, with a sex ratio of 1028 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 179 children aged 0–6 years in Ekwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Ekwa village has 2 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 878 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Ekwa village is about 41.07%, with male literacy at 41.12% and female literacy at 41.02%.
  • There are around 201 households in Ekwa village.

Connectivity of Ekwa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ekwa. As per the 2011 stats, Ekwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Ekwa

Knowing the nearby villages of Ekwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ekwa.

Lachhmipur Ban Bairia Dhamaura Supaul Khairatia Bhatujhila Parsauni Ekdarwa Charihani Bhikhnathori Kewlapur

Frequently Asked Questions about Ekwa

Where is Ekwa located?
Ekwa village is situated in Gaunaha Subdivision, within the Pashchim Champaran district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ekwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Ekwa is Dhamaura (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Ekwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ekwa is 1,120, with 552 males and 568 females.
How many households are there in Ekwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ekwa village has a total of 201 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ekwa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ekwa is 41.07%. The male literacy rate is 41.12%, while the female literacy rate is 41.02%.