Ekatala - Rasulpur, Jajpur

Ekatala is a village situated in the Rasulpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Kuakhia and around 23 km from Jajapur . Gandhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekatala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekatala is 401499. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 755009 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Ekatala

According to the 2011 Census, Ekatala village had a total population of 1,363 people, including 694 males and 669 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.18%, with male literacy at 88.35% and female literacy at 77.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekatala

Ekatala 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 Ekatala

Ekatala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jenapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Ekatala is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekatala

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

Health Facilities in Ekatala

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

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