Ekalari - Mohadi, Bhandara

Ekalari is a village situated in the Mohadi tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohadi and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Ekalari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekalari is 536869. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.03 hectares and falls under the 441905 pincode. Bhandara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ekalari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tumsar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekalari

According to the 2011 Census, Ekalari village had a total population of 2,360 people, including 1,220 males and 1,140 females, living in 577 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.48%, with male literacy at 95.03% and female literacy at 87.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekalari

Ekalari 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 Ekalari

Ekalari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhandara Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhandara to Ekalari is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekalari

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

Health Facilities in Ekalari

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

FAQs about Ekalari