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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Eklahra village had a total population of 3,077 people, including 1,668 males and 1,409 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.29%, with male literacy at 33.72% and female literacy at 21.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Eklahra