Ekadala - Buguda, Ganjam

Ekadala is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Antarapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekadala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekadala is 410448. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ekadala

According to the 2011 Census, Ekadala village had a total population of 800 people, including 418 males and 382 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.56%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 72.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekadala

Ekadala 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 Ekadala

Public transport in the Ekadala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Ekadala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ekadala is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekadala

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

Health Facilities in Ekadala

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

FAQs about Ekadala