Ekdare - 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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Ekdare village had a total population of 647 people, including 315 males and 332 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.67%, with male literacy at 74.51% and female literacy at 46.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 644.

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

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