Ekhu - Jasrana, Firozabad

Ekhu is a village situated in the Jasrana tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jasrana and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Ekhu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekhu is 125661. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.83 hectares and falls under the 283207 pincode. Awagarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Ekhu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ekhu

According to the 2011 Census, Ekhu village had a total population of 1,994 people, including 1,064 males and 930 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.78%, with male literacy at 76.26% and female literacy at 47.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 903.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekhu

Ekhu 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 Ekhu

Ekhu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Awa Garh, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Awagarh to Ekhu is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Ekhu is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekhu

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

Health Facilities in Ekhu

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

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