Ekagharia - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Ekagharia is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Motunga and around 31 km from Dhenkanal. Bangurisingha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekagharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekagharia is 402925. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 759019 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 35 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 Hindol 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 893 people, consisting of 469 males and 424 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 713 literate and 180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Ekagharia is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Ekagharia is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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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