Ekundiwadi - Omarga, Dharashiv

Ekundiwadi is a village situated in the Omarga tehsil of Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Umarga and around 100 km from Osmanabad. Yekundi (j) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekundiwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekundiwadi is 561741. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.45 hectares and falls under the 413606 pincode. Murum is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ekundiwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Ekundiwadi village had a total population of 526 people, including 274 males and 252 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 63.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population526274252
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814635
Scheduled Castes (SC)431
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251114
Literate Population327190137
Illiterate Population19984115

Nearby Villages of Ekundiwadi

Ekundiwadi 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)
DabkaEast1.33 km
Ekundi JahagirWest1.87 km
UmargaNorth-West2.38 km
ParaskhedaSouth-East3.22 km
Chincholi JahagirSouth3.38 km
Ashta JahangirSouth-East3.84 km
TuroriEast4.08 km
PalasgaonSouth-West4.10 km
Bhikar SangviSouth5.05 km
MulajNorth-East5.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ekundiwadi

Ekundiwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hunsihadgil, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murum to Ekundiwadi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Osmanabad to Ekundiwadi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekundiwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ekundiwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ekundiwadi

Where is Ekundiwadi located?

Ekundiwadi village is located in Omarga Tehsil, Dharashiv district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ekundiwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Ekundiwadi is Yekundi (j).

What is the pincode of Ekundiwadi?

The pincode of Ekundiwadi is 413606.

What is the population of Ekundiwadi?

Ekundiwadi had a total population of 526, including 274 males and 252 females.

How many households are there in Ekundiwadi?

Ekundiwadi had 88 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ekundiwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ekundiwadi was 73.48%. Male literacy was 83.33% and female literacy was 63.13%.