Ekdenga - Manjhi, Saran

Ekdenga is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Gobarahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekdenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekdenga is 233382. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 841209 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Ekdenga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manjhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekdenga

As per Census 2011, Ekdenga village has a total population of 1,107 people, consisting of 561 males and 546 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 791 literate and 316 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,107561546
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1438459
Scheduled Castes (SC)572730
Literate Population791438353
Illiterate Population316123193

Nearby Villages of Ekdenga

Ekdenga 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)
MohamadpurNorth-West0.52 km
SarguparEast1.14 km
ChandpuraSouth1.16 km
KatokharWest1.30 km
Kodar MeluaNorth-West1.42 km
Bhalua BuzurgNorth1.84 km
ChephulSouth1.97 km
JamanpuraSouth-East2.08 km
GarhwaSouth-East2.17 km
GobrahiSouth2.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ekdenga

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ekdenga. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Ekdenga is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Ekdenga is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekdenga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ekdenga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ekdenga

Where is Ekdenga located?

Ekdenga village is located in Manjhi Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ekdenga?

The Gram Panchayat of Ekdenga is Gobarahi.

What is the pincode of Ekdenga?

The pincode of Ekdenga is 841209.

What is the population of Ekdenga?

Ekdenga has a total population of 1,107, including 561 males and 546 females.

How many households are there in Ekdenga?

There are 195 households in Ekdenga.

What is the literacy rate in Ekdenga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ekdenga is 71.45%. Male literacy is 78.07% and female literacy is 64.65%.