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

As per Census 2011, Eknapali village has a total population of 59 people, consisting of 33 males and 26 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 787 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 21 literate and 38 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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