Eachanhal - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Eachanhal is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 46 km from Gangawati and around 68 km from Koppal. Navali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eachanhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eachanhal is 601659. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.97 hectares and falls under the 583229 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Eachanhal

According to the 2011 Census, Eachanhal village had a total population of 917 people, including 467 males and 450 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.89%, with male literacy at 68.97% and female literacy at 41.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Eachanhal

Eachanhal 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 Eachanhal

Eachanhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Eachanhal is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Eachanhal is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eachanhal

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

Health Facilities in Eachanhal

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

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