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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Eachanhal village has a total population of 917 people, consisting of 467 males and 450 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 422 literate and 495 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Eachanhal