Ekhand Village Overview
Ekhand is a village in Punasa tehsil of Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. It lies about 25 km from Punasa tehsil headquarters and around 80 km from Khandwa district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Ekhand village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Ekhand village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekhand is 505953. The village covers a geographical area of 970.89 hectares. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Ekhand
Population & Demographics of Ekhand
This section provides population and demographic details of Ekhand village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,833 | 942 | 891 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 280 | 141 | 139 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 288 | 140 | 148 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 700 | 367 | 333 |
| Literate Population | 908 | 535 | 373 |
| Illiterate Population | 925 | 407 | 518 |
Key population details of Ekhand village are given below:
- Ekhand village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,833, including approximately 942 males and 891 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 288 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 700 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Ekhand village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 49.54%.
- There are around 370 households in Ekhand village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ekhand
Transport facilities help residents of Ekhand village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ekhand
The following villages are located close to Ekhand and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ekhand
- Where is Ekhand located?
- Ekhand village is located in Punasa Tehsil, Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ekhand?
- Ekhand is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Ekhand?
- Ekhand has a total population of 1,833, including 942 males and 891 females.
- How many households are there in Ekhand?
- There are 370 households in Ekhand.
- What is the literacy rate in Ekhand?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ekhand is 49.54%. Male literacy is 56.79% and female literacy is 41.86%.