Ekphal - Shegaon, Buldhana

Ekphal is a village situated in the Shegaon tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Shegaon and around 73 km from Buldana. Sangwa serves as the Village Panchayat for Ekphal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekphal is 528448. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.55 hectares and falls under the 444203 pincode. Shegaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ekphal

According to the 2011 Census, Ekphal village had a total population of 238 people, including 126 males and 112 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.14%, with male literacy at 94.12% and female literacy at 83.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekphal

Ekphal 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 Ekphal

Ekphal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalamb Jn, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shegaon to Ekphal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Ekphal is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekphal

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

Health Facilities in Ekphal

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

FAQs about Ekphal