Eko - Birsa, Balaghat

Eko is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 65 km from Baihar and around 85 km from Balaghat. Dhundhunwarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eko village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eko is 498062. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.13 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Eko

According to the 2011 Census, Eko village had a total population of 386 people, including 172 males and 214 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,244 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.90%, with male literacy at 69.44% and female literacy at 53.57%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Eko

Eko 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 Eko

Public transport in the Eko is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Eko is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Eko is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eko

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

Health Facilities in Eko

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

FAQs about Eko