Echaya - Gohad, Bhind

Echaya is a village situated in the Gohad tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gohad and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Echaya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Echaya is 453307. The village covers a total geographical area of 771.38 hectares and falls under the 477116 pincode. Gohad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Echaya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Echaya

According to the 2011 Census, Echaya village had a total population of 1,667 people, including 908 males and 759 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.40%, with male literacy at 76.44% and female literacy at 36.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Echaya

Echaya 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 Echaya

Echaya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nonera, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gohad to Echaya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Echaya is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Echaya

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

Health Facilities in Echaya

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

FAQs about Echaya