Ekori - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Ekori is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Paparahandi and around 22 km from Nabarangapur . Sirisi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekori is 427755. The village covers a total geographical area of 600 hectares and falls under the 764071 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 10 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

As per Census 2011, Ekori village has a total population of 1,863 people, consisting of 949 males and 914 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 382 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 422 literate and 1,441 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,772 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Ekori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Ekori is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Ekori is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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