Ekdali - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Ekdali is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Jharpokharia and around 50 km from Baripada. Saraskana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekdali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekdali is 387902. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 757031 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Ekdali

According to the 2011 Census, Ekdali village had a total population of 897 people, including 464 males and 433 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.40%, with male literacy at 73.99% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekdali

Ekdali 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 Ekdali

Ekdali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Ekdali is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ekdali is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekdali

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

Health Facilities in Ekdali

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

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