Eklara - Dhar

Eklara is a village situated in the Dhar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Dhar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Nawasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eklara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eklara is 474778. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.43 hectares and falls under the 454001 pincode. Dhar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Eklara

As per Census 2011, Eklara village has a total population of 373 people, consisting of 181 males and 192 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 210 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Eklara

Eklara 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 Eklara

Eklara 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 Haranya Kheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhar to Eklara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eklara

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

Health Facilities in Eklara

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

FAQs about Eklara