Ekanaguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Ekanaguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Baxitulisipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekanaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekanaguda is 423749. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ekanaguda

As per Census 2011, Ekanaguda village has a total population of 261 people, consisting of 127 males and 134 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 74 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ekanaguda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population261127134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522230
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19090100
Literate Population744331
Illiterate Population18784103

Nearby Villages of Ekanaguda

Ekanaguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RanapurSouth0.80 km
BaxitulasipaliWest1.08 km
KupagaonWest1.72 km
BanamalipurNorth-West1.94 km
PodagudaSouth-East2.07 km
KrushnapurNorth-West2.09 km
SandumerbahalSouth2.12 km
KaleigaonSouth-West2.22 km
MadhubanpurWest2.79 km
MalgundWest2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ekanaguda

Ekanaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Ekanaguda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ekanaguda is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekanaguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ekanaguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ekanaguda

Where is Ekanaguda located?

Ekanaguda village is located in Junagarh Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ekanaguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Ekanaguda is Baxitulisipali.

What is the pincode of Ekanaguda?

The pincode of Ekanaguda is 766014.

What is the population of Ekanaguda?

Ekanaguda has a total population of 261, including 127 males and 134 females.

How many households are there in Ekanaguda?

There are 61 households in Ekanaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Ekanaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ekanaguda is 28.35%. Male literacy is 33.86% and female literacy is 23.13%.