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

According to the 2011 Census, Eklara village had a total population of 210 people, including 111 males and 99 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.06%, with male literacy at 90.53% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Eklara