Ekamba - Kanke, Ranchi

Ekamba is a village situated in the Kanke subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanke and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Husir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekamba is 373513. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.73 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode. Ranchi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ekamba

According to the 2011 Census, Ekamba village had a total population of 356 people, including 185 males and 171 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.65%, with male literacy at 80.63% and female literacy at 58.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekamba

Ekamba 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 Ekamba

Ekamba 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 Ranchi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Ekamba is about 13 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 Ekamba

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

Health Facilities in Ekamba

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

FAQs about Ekamba