Ekurke - Mohol, Solapur

Ekurke is a village situated in the Mohol tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohol and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Diksal serves as the Village Panchayat for Ekurke village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekurke is 562232. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.44 hectares and falls under the 413213 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ekurke

According to the 2011 Census, Ekurke village had a total population of 1,560 people, including 819 males and 741 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.59%, with male literacy at 84.41% and female literacy at 65.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekurke

Ekurke 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 Ekurke

Ekurke is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Angar, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Ekurke is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Ekurke is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekurke

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

Health Facilities in Ekurke

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

FAQs about Ekurke