Ekari - Chakarnagar, Etawah

Ekari is a village situated in the Chakarnagar tehsil of Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakarnagar and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Etawah. Bidhipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekari is 147919. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.42 hectares and falls under the 206127 pincode. Lakhna is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Ekari 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 Bharthana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Etawah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekari

According to the 2011 Census, Ekari village had a total population of 983 people, including 523 males and 460 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.29%, with male literacy at 81.60% and female literacy at 63.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekari

Ekari 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 Ekari

Ekari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ekdil, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhna to Ekari is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Etawah to Ekari is about 24 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 Ekari

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

Health Facilities in Ekari

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

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