Ekagharia - Kaniha, Angul

Ekagharia is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Talcher Sadar and around 48 km from Anugul . Hariharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekagharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekagharia is 403905. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ekagharia

As per Census 2011, Ekagharia village has a total population of 628 people, consisting of 313 males and 315 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 394 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ekagharia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ekagharia

Ekagharia 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 Ekagharia

Ekagharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Ekagharia is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Ekagharia is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekagharia

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

Health Facilities in Ekagharia

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

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