Ekadalia - Bolagad, Khordha

Ekadalia is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Begunia and around 26 km from Khordha . Mnibandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekadalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekadalia is 407177. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 752062 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Ekadalia

According to the 2011 Census, Ekadalia village had a total population of 691 people, including 348 males and 343 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.96%, with male literacy at 85.52% and female literacy at 64.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekadalia

Ekadalia 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 Ekadalia

Ekadalia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Ekadalia is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Ekadalia is about 26 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 Ekadalia

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

Health Facilities in Ekadalia

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

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