Eklara - Mukhed, Nanded

Eklara is a village situated in the Mukhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukhed and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Eklara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eklara is 545504. The village covers a total geographical area of 1136 hectares and falls under the 431717 pincode. Deglur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Eklara

According to the 2011 Census, Eklara village had a total population of 3,921 people, including 2,039 males and 1,882 females, living in 795 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.82%, with male literacy at 82.01% and female literacy at 61.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 688.

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

Nearby Villages of Eklara

Eklara 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 Eklara

Eklara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bodhan, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deglur to Eklara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Eklara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eklara

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

Health Facilities in Eklara

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

FAQs about Eklara