Ekamba - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Ekamba is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Morchandi serves as the Village Panchayat for Ekamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekamba is 543056. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.67 hectares and falls under the 445206 pincode. Umarkhed is the nearest town, located about 42 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 Umarkhed Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekamba

According to the 2011 Census, Ekamba village had a total population of 808 people, including 413 males and 395 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.86%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 79.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 711.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanora Deccan, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkhed to Ekamba is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Ekamba is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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