Ekarjun - Karanja, Wardha

Ekarjun is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Ekarjun village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekarjun is 533554. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.47 hectares and falls under the 442201 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ekarjun

According to the 2011 Census, Ekarjun village had a total population of 810 people, including 410 males and 400 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.60%, with male literacy at 91.44% and female literacy at 77.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekarjun

Ekarjun 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 Ekarjun

Public transport in the Ekarjun is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Ekarjun is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Ekarjun is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekarjun

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

Health Facilities in Ekarjun

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

FAQs about Ekarjun