Ekdare Village - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Ekdare is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from Akola and around 165 km from Ahmadnagar. Ekdare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekdare is 557199. The village covers a total geographical area of 1023 hectares and falls under the 422601 pincode. Sinnar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Ekdare

As per Census 2011, Ekdare village has a total population of 647 people, consisting of 315 males and 332 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 644 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekdare

Ekdare 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 Ekdare

Ekdare is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Asvali, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sinnar to Ekdare is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Ekdare is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekdare

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

Health Facilities in Ekdare

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

FAQs about Ekdare