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

According to the 2011 Census, Ekatal village had a total population of 1,084 people, including 554 males and 530 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.46%, with male literacy at 88.13% and female literacy at 66.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ekatal