Ekodi - Gondiya, Gondia

Ekodi is a village situated in the Gondiya tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Gondiya and around 10 km from Gondiya. Ekodi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekodi is 537875. The village covers a total geographical area of 547.66 hectares and falls under the 441614 pincode. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ekodi

As per Census 2011, Ekodi village has a total population of 4,147 people, consisting of 2,052 males and 2,095 females. The village has 899 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 485 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,152 literate and 995 illiterate residents. Additionally, 301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 210 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekodi

Ekodi 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 Ekodi

Ekodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gangajhari, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Ekodi

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

Health Facilities in Ekodi

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

FAQs about Ekodi