Ekarukha - Kanas, Puri

Ekarukha is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Satyabadi and around 35 km from Puri. Sirei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekarukha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekarukha is 409576. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 752017 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Ekarukha

As per Census 2011, Ekarukha village has a total population of 640 people, consisting of 323 males and 317 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 523 literate and 117 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekarukha

Ekarukha 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 Ekarukha

Ekarukha 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 Kanas Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Ekarukha is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Ekarukha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekarukha

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

Health Facilities in Ekarukha

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

FAQs about Ekarukha