Ekwa - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Ekwa is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhamaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekwa is 216478. The village covers a total geographical area of 559 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Ekwa

According to the 2011 Census, Ekwa village had a total population of 1,120 people, including 552 males and 568 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.88%, with male literacy at 49.35% and female literacy at 48.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 878.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekwa

Ekwa 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 Ekwa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ekwa. The nearest railway station is Bhikhna Thori, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Ekwa is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Ekwa is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekwa

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

Health Facilities in Ekwa

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

FAQs about Ekwa