Ektal - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur
Ektal is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Subalaya and around 40 km from Subarnapur. Jatesingha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ektal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ektal is 419512. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Subalaya is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Ektal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Birmaharajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ektal
According to the 2011 Census, Ektal village had a total population of 191 people, including 96 males and 95 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.36%, with male literacy at 86.21% and female literacy at 70.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 191 | 96 | 95 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 78 | 42 | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 134 | 75 | 59 |
| Illiterate Population | 57 | 21 | 36 |
Nearby Villages of Ektal
Ektal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ektal
Ektal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Subalaya to Ektal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Ektal is about 40 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 Ektal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ektal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Ektal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ektal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Ektal
Where is Ektal located?
Ektal village is located in Biramaharajpur Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ektal?
The Gram Panchayat of Ektal is Jatesingha.
What is the pincode of Ektal?
The pincode of Ektal is 767018.
What is the population of Ektal?
Ektal had a total population of 191, including 96 males and 95 females.
How many households are there in Ektal?
Ektal had 49 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ektal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ektal was 78.36%. Male literacy was 86.21% and female literacy was 70.24%.