Ekdanga - Salempur, Deoria

Ekdanga is a village situated in the Salempur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Salempur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Sisvan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekdanga is 191134. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.3 hectares and falls under the 274701 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Ekdanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rampur karkhana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Deoria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekdanga

According to the 2011 Census, Ekdanga village had a total population of 704 people, including 363 males and 341 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.50%, with male literacy at 86.58% and female literacy at 55.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekdanga

Ekdanga 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 Ekdanga

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ekdanga. The nearest railway station is Bhatni Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Ekdanga is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Ekdanga is about 25 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 Ekdanga

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

Health Facilities in Ekdanga

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

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