Ekatara - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Ekatara is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 75 km from Bhawanipatna. Joradobra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekatara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekatara is 422649. The village covers a total geographical area of 302 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Ekatara

According to the 2011 Census, Ekatara village had a total population of 574 people, including 313 males and 261 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.90%, with male literacy at 83.76% and female literacy at 62.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekatara

Ekatara 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 Ekatara

Ekatara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Ekatara is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ekatara is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekatara

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

Health Facilities in Ekatara

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

FAQs about Ekatara