Ekamba - Deoli, Wardha

Ekamba is a village situated in the Deoli tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deoli and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Khatkheda serves as the Village Panchayat for Ekamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekamba is 534225. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.72 hectares and falls under the 442101 pincode. Pulgaon is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Deoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekamba

According to the 2011 Census, Ekamba village had a total population of 515 people, including 268 males and 247 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.25%, with male literacy at 90.57% and female literacy at 72.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

Ekamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pulgaon Jn, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pulgaon to Ekamba is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Ekamba is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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