Ekori - Kodinga, Nabarangpur

Ekori is a village situated in the Kodinga tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Kodinga and around 50 km from Nabarangapur . Ekori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekori is 427790. The village covers a total geographical area of 428 hectares and falls under the 764075 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Ekori

According to the 2011 Census, Ekori village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 653 males and 645 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.44%, with male literacy at 50.09% and female literacy at 30.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,086.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekori

Ekori 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 Ekori

Public transport in the Ekori is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Ekori is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Ekori 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 Ekori

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

Health Facilities in Ekori

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

FAQs about Ekori