Ekamba - Himayatnagar, Nanded

Ekamba is a village situated in the Himayatnagar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Himayatnagar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Ekamba village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekamba is 544388. The village covers a total geographical area of 877.42 hectares and falls under the 431802 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ekamba

According to the 2011 Census, Ekamba village had a total population of 1,455 people, including 749 males and 706 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.88%, with male literacy at 85.20% and female literacy at 66.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekamba

Ekamba 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 Ekamba

Public transport in the Ekamba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Himayatnagar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Ekamba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Ekamba is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekamba

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

Health Facilities in Ekamba

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

FAQs about Ekamba