Ekdara - Warud, Amravati

Ekdara is a village situated in the Warud tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warud and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Ekdara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekdara is 532424. The village covers a total geographical area of 875 hectares and falls under the 444906 pincode. Warud is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ekdara

As per Census 2011, Ekdara village has a total population of 1,657 people, consisting of 867 males and 790 females. The village has 411 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,269 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,657867790
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18686100
Scheduled Castes (SC)1809189
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231211
Literate Population1,269725544
Illiterate Population388142246

Nearby Villages of Ekdara

Ekdara 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)
PimpalvihirNorth0.93 km
DhagaSouth-West1.59 km
AampendNorth1.83 km
BeskhedaEast2.17 km
BelkhedaSouth-East2.23 km
WathodaWest2.84 km
IsmailpurSouth2.93 km
BabhulkhedaSouth-East3.07 km
BhalapurNorth-East3.09 km
AmnerSouth4.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ekdara

Ekdara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mowad, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warud to Ekdara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Ekdara is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekdara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ekdara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ekdara

Where is Ekdara located?

Ekdara village is located in Warud Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ekdara?

Ekdara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ekdara?

The pincode of Ekdara is 444906.

What is the population of Ekdara?

Ekdara has a total population of 1,657, including 867 males and 790 females.

How many households are there in Ekdara?

There are 411 households in Ekdara.

What is the literacy rate in Ekdara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ekdara is 76.58%. Male literacy is 83.62% and female literacy is 68.86%.