Ekdange - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Ekdange is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Tanda, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Ekdangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekdange village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekdange is 167232. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.4 hectares and falls under the 224143 pincode. Tanda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ekdange

According to the 2011 Census, Ekdange village had a total population of 1,204 people, including 635 males and 569 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.49%, with male literacy at 72.29% and female literacy at 54.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekdange

Ekdange 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 Ekdange

Ekdange 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 Akbarpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanda to Ekdange is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tanda to Ekdange is about 29 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 Ekdange

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

Health Facilities in Ekdange

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

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