Ekagudi - Saintala, Balangir

Ekagudi is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Talbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekagudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekagudi is 421054. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Ekagudi

According to the 2011 Census, Ekagudi village had a total population of 281 people, including 141 males and 140 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.07%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 52.03%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekagudi

Ekagudi 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 Ekagudi

Ekagudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Ekagudi is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ekagudi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekagudi

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

Health Facilities in Ekagudi

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

FAQs about Ekagudi