Ekalpur - Desaiganj (Vadasa), Gadchiroli

Ekalpur is a village situated in the Desaiganj (Vadasa) tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desaiganj (vadasa) and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Ekalpur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekalpur is 538472. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.01 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ekalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ekalpur village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 730 males and 701 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.32%, with male literacy at 89.51% and female literacy at 66.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 434.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekalpur

Ekalpur 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 Ekalpur

Ekalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arunnagar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Ekalpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Ekalpur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekalpur

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

Health Facilities in Ekalpur

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

FAQs about Ekalpur