Eklara - Chandur Railway, Amravati

Eklara is a village situated in the Chandur Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandur Railway and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Dhotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eklara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eklara is 533256. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.78 hectares and falls under the 444904 pincode. Chandur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Eklara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Eklara

As per Census 2011, Eklara village has a total population of 210 people, consisting of 111 males and 99 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 58 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21011199
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271611
Scheduled Castes (SC)362115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)615
Literate Population1528666
Illiterate Population582533

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kharbi MandavgadSouth1.60 km
Sawanga Bk.South-East1.81 km
MograNorth-West2.02 km
ChandurkhedaWest2.06 km
TitwaNorth2.33 km
YeradSouth2.96 km
ZiblaSouth-West3.30 km
GhuikhedNorth-East3.94 km
JawalaNorth-West3.99 km
Manjarkhed (kasaba)North4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Eklara

Eklara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dipore, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandur to Eklara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Eklara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Eklara

Where is Eklara located?

Eklara village is located in Chandur Railway Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Eklara?

The Gram Panchayat of Eklara is Dhotra.

What is the pincode of Eklara?

The pincode of Eklara is 444904.

What is the population of Eklara?

Eklara has a total population of 210, including 111 males and 99 females.

How many households are there in Eklara?

There are 57 households in Eklara.

What is the literacy rate in Eklara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eklara is 72.38%. Male literacy is 77.48% and female literacy is 66.67%.