Ekatal - Pusour, Raigarh

Ekatal is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Ektal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekatal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekatal is 435062. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.57 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ekatal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ekatal

As per Census 2011, Ekatal village has a total population of 1,084 people, consisting of 554 males and 530 females. The village has 271 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 732 literate and 352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 240 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,084554530
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397465
Scheduled Castes (SC)964848
Scheduled Tribes (ST)240116124
Literate Population732423309
Illiterate Population352131221

Nearby Villages of Ekatal

Ekatal 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)
DhanuharderaNorth-West1.63 km
BadmalSouth2.35 km
NetnagarSouth-West2.42 km
ThengapaliSouth-West3.25 km
BhathanpaliWest3.25 km
RengalpaliSouth3.78 km
Binjkot TilaipaliNorth-West3.87 km
ShankarbogaNorth-East3.92 km
JhalmalaWest3.98 km
Vishwanath PaliNorth4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ekatal

Ekatal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Ekatal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Ekatal is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekatal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ekatal 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 Ekatal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Ekatal

Where is Ekatal located?

Ekatal village is located in Pusour Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ekatal?

The Gram Panchayat of Ekatal is Ektal.

What is the pincode of Ekatal?

The pincode of Ekatal is 496440.

What is the population of Ekatal?

Ekatal has a total population of 1,084, including 554 males and 530 females.

How many households are there in Ekatal?

There are 271 households in Ekatal.

What is the literacy rate in Ekatal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ekatal is 67.53%. Male literacy is 76.35% and female literacy is 58.30%.