Ektanga - Tarabganj, Gonda

Ektanga is a village situated in the Tarabganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tarabganj and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Akbarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ektanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ektanga is 175438. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.75 hectares and falls under the 271319 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Ektanga 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 Mankapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ektanga

According to the 2011 Census, Ektanga village had a total population of 617 people, including 276 males and 341 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,236 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.63%, with male literacy at 73.71% and female literacy at 54.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Ektanga

Ektanga 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 Ektanga

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ektanga. The nearest railway station is Katra, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Ektanga is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Ektanga is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ektanga

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

Health Facilities in Ektanga

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

FAQs about Ektanga