Ektali - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Ektali is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. N.b.pokharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ektali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ektali is 388172. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Ektali

As per Census 2011, Ektali village has a total population of 180 people, consisting of 89 males and 91 females. The village has 38 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 65 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ektali

Ektali 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 Ektali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ektali. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Ektali is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ektali is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ektali

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

Health Facilities in Ektali

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

FAQs about Ektali