Ektas - Amalner, Jalgaon

Ektas is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Ektas village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ektas is 527410. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.45 hectares and falls under the 425401 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Ektas

According to the 2011 Census, Ektas village had a total population of 1,081 people, including 562 males and 519 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.66%, with male literacy at 86.97% and female literacy at 71.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Ektas

Ektas 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 Ektas

Ektas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Padse, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Ektas is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Ektas is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ektas

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

Health Facilities in Ektas

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

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