Eklahra - Kaimganj, Farrukhabad

Eklahra is a village situated in the Kaimganj tehsil of Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaimganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Fatehgarh. Eklahra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eklahra is 145603. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.82 hectares and falls under the 209505 pincode. Kaimganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Eklahra

As per Census 2011, Eklahra village has a total population of 3,077 people, consisting of 1,668 males and 1,409 females. The village has 510 households and a sex ratio of 844 females per 1,000 males. There are 712 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 669 literate and 2,408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Eklahra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0771,6681,409
Child Population (0–6 yrs)712384328
Scheduled Castes (SC)1407169
Literate Population669433236
Illiterate Population2,4081,2351,173

Nearby Villages of Eklahra

Eklahra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sheshpur HushangaWest1.89 km
KaravEast1.91 km
LakmidadpurNorth2.10 km
DundemaiSouth-West2.15 km
Atena KhamNorth-East2.30 km
Surajpur BrahmnanSouth2.44 km
NuneraSouth-West2.55 km
Khiria Madhukar KhamNorth2.73 km
Khiria Himayun KhamNorth2.74 km
JhijhkapurSouth-East2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Eklahra

Eklahra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kampil Road, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaimganj to Eklahra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Fatehgarh to Eklahra 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 Eklahra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Eklahra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Eklahra

Where is Eklahra located?

Eklahra village is located in Kaimganj Tehsil, Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Eklahra?

Eklahra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Eklahra?

The pincode of Eklahra is 209505.

What is the population of Eklahra?

Eklahra has a total population of 3,077, including 1,668 males and 1,409 females.

How many households are there in Eklahra?

There are 510 households in Eklahra.

What is the literacy rate in Eklahra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eklahra is 21.74%. Male literacy is 25.96% and female literacy is 16.75%.