Ekaghariapalli - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Ekaghariapalli is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 147 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Rauti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekaghariapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekaghariapalli is 410458. The village covers a total geographical area of 660 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Ekaghariapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Ekaghariapalli village had a total population of 186 people, including 90 males and 96 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.35%, with male literacy at 89.53% and female literacy at 71.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekaghariapalli

Ekaghariapalli 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 Ekaghariapalli

Public transport in the Ekaghariapalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Ekaghariapalli is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ekaghariapalli is about 147 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekaghariapalli

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

Health Facilities in Ekaghariapalli

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

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