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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Ekdenga village had a total population of 1,107 people, including 561 males and 546 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.05%, with male literacy at 91.82% and female literacy at 72.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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