Ekamba - Jharigan, Nabarangpur

Ekamba is a village situated in the Jharigan tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Umarkote and around 68 km from Nabarangapur . Ekamba B serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekamba is 427364. The village covers a total geographical area of 338 hectares and falls under the 764073 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ekamba

According to the 2011 Census, Ekamba village had a total population of 2,133 people, including 1,075 males and 1,058 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.34%, with male literacy at 53.81% and female literacy at 26.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,695.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekamba

Ekamba 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 Ekamba

Ekamba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Ekamba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Ekamba is about 68 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 Ekamba

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

Health Facilities in Ekamba

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

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