Ekachalia - Pipili, Puri

Ekachalia is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Pubasasan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekachalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekachalia is 408668. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ekachalia

According to the 2011 Census, Ekachalia village had a total population of 862 people, including 435 males and 427 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.00%, with male literacy at 93.85% and female literacy at 80.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 476.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekachalia

Ekachalia 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 Ekachalia

Ekachalia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lingaraj Temple Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Ekachalia is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Ekachalia is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekachalia

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

Health Facilities in Ekachalia

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

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