Eklara - Karanja, Washim
Eklara is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Pimpalgaon (kd) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eklara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Eklara is 531010. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.14 hectares and falls under the 444110 pincode.
Eklara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Pimpalgaon Kh. | West | 1.94 km |
| Mamdabad (dhoni) | North-East | 1.96 km |
| Ghoti | South | 2.00 km |
| Januna | East | 2.33 km |
| Ramnagar | East | 3.05 km |
| Dadgaon | North-West | 3.12 km |
| Girda | West | 3.72 km |
| Somthana | North-East | 4.01 km |
| Gangapur | North | 4.15 km |
| Dighi | South-East | 4.36 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Eklara
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Eklara. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Washim to Eklara is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Eklara
Where is Eklara located?
Eklara village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Eklara?
The Gram Panchayat of Eklara is Pimpalgaon (kd).
What is the pincode of Eklara?
The pincode of Eklara is 444110.