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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Ekrukha village had a total population of 1,381 people, including 691 males and 690 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.28%, with male literacy at 79.66% and female literacy at 58.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ekrukha