Eklora - Aurad, Bidar

Eklora is a village situated in the Aurad taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aurad and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Eklara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eklora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eklora is 600061. The village covers a total geographical area of 1022.52 hectares and falls under the 585326 pincode. Aurad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Eklora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aurad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Eklora

According to the 2011 Census, Eklora village had a total population of 2,279 people, including 1,175 males and 1,104 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.85%, with male literacy at 75.23% and female literacy at 54.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 791, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 538.

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

Nearby Villages of Eklora

Eklora 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 Eklora

Public transport in the Eklora is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalgupur, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurad to Eklora is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Eklora is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eklora

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

Health Facilities in Eklora

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

FAQs about Eklora