Ekhatapur - Sangole, Solapur

Ekhatapur is a village situated in the Sangole tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangole and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ekhatapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekhatapur is 562547. The village covers a total geographical area of 3113.55 hectares and falls under the 413307 pincode. Sangole is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ekhatapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ekhatapur village had a total population of 5,928 people, including 3,149 males and 2,779 females, living in 1,156 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.67%, with male literacy at 79.74% and female literacy at 64.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 547, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekhatapur

Ekhatapur 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 Ekhatapur

Public transport in the Ekhatapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sangola, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangole to Ekhatapur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Ekhatapur is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekhatapur

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

Health Facilities in Ekhatapur

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

FAQs about Ekhatapur