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

According to the 2011 Census, Ekanaguda village had a total population of 261 people, including 127 males and 134 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.41%, with male literacy at 40.95% and female literacy at 29.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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