Ekona - Warora, Chandrapur

Ekona is a village situated in the Warora tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warora and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Ekona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekona is 540191. The village covers a total geographical area of 650.85 hectares and falls under the 442907 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ekona

As per Census 2011, Ekona village has a total population of 1,081 people, consisting of 567 males and 514 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 748 literate and 333 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekona

Ekona 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 Ekona

Ekona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Warora, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Ekona is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Ekona is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekona

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

Health Facilities in Ekona

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

FAQs about Ekona