Ekasingi - Chikiti, Ganjam

Ekasingi is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Golanthara and around 45 km from Chatrapur. Eakasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekasingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekasingi is 412712. The village covers a total geographical area of 713 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ekasingi

According to the 2011 Census, Ekasingi village had a total population of 2,104 people, including 959 males and 1,145 females, living in 495 households. The sex ratio was 1,194 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.33%, with male literacy at 65.92% and female literacy at 38.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekasingi

Ekasingi 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 Ekasingi

Ekasingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Ekasingi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ekasingi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekasingi

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

Health Facilities in Ekasingi

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

FAQs about Ekasingi