Ekrukha - Vasmath, Hingoli

Ekrukha is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Basmath and around 50 km from Hingoli. Akhrukha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekrukha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekrukha is 546319. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.01 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Ekrukha

As per Census 2011, Ekrukha village has a total population of 1,381 people, consisting of 691 males and 690 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 823 literate and 558 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,381691690
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1939697
Scheduled Castes (SC)452421
Literate Population823474349
Illiterate Population558217341

Nearby Villages of Ekrukha

Ekrukha 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)
RaywadiSouth1.69 km
Satephal Tarf AralEast1.81 km
RukhiNorth-West1.83 km
RanjanaNorth-East1.89 km
BhogaonWest1.94 km
SategaonSouth-East2.37 km
Dhanora Tarf AralSouth-West2.37 km
ReulgaonNorth3.04 km
LingiSouth-East3.55 km
TelgaonWest3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ekrukha

Public transport in the Ekrukha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pimpla Chaure Halt, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Ekrukha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Ekrukha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekrukha

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

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

Health Facilities in Ekrukha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ekrukha

Where is Ekrukha located?

Ekrukha village is located in Vasmath Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ekrukha?

The Gram Panchayat of Ekrukha is Akhrukha.

What is the pincode of Ekrukha?

The pincode of Ekrukha is 431512.

What is the population of Ekrukha?

Ekrukha has a total population of 1,381, including 691 males and 690 females.

How many households are there in Ekrukha?

There are 246 households in Ekrukha.

What is the literacy rate in Ekrukha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ekrukha is 59.59%. Male literacy is 68.60% and female literacy is 50.58%.