Eknapali - Narala, Kalahandi

Eknapali is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bagpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eknapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eknapali is 422773. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Eknapali 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 Eknapali

According to the 2011 Census, Eknapali village had a total population of 59 people, including 33 males and 26 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 788 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.86%, with male literacy at 68.00% and female literacy at 16.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Eknapali

Eknapali 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 Eknapali

Eknapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Eknapali is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Eknapali is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eknapali

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

Health Facilities in Eknapali

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

FAQs about Eknapali