Ekhara - Pichhor, Gwalior

Ekhara is a village situated in the Pichhor tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Dabra and around 82 km from Gwalior. Jargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekhara is 454068. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.99 hectares and falls under the 475115 pincode. Dabra is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Ekhara

According to the 2011 Census, Ekhara village had a total population of 805 people, including 432 males and 373 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.47%, with male literacy at 78.89% and female literacy at 52.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekhara

Ekhara 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 Ekhara

Ekhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Simariatal, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dabra to Ekhara is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Ekhara is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekhara

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

Health Facilities in Ekhara

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

FAQs about Ekhara