Ekala

Ekala is a village located in Gorakhpur tehsil of Gorakhpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 6km away from Gorakhpur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Ekala village. As per 2009 stats, Ekala village is also a gram panchayat.

Ekala has its own place in the vibrant Gorakhpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Ekala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ekala is 185740. The village spans a total geographical area of 162.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 273016. Gorakhpur is nearest town to Ekala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Ekala

Below is a concise population overview of Ekala as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,238 1,117 1,121
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 321 163 158
Scheduled Castes (SC) 862 433 429
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 1,369 830 539
Illiterate Population 869 287 582

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Ekala village:

  • The total population of Ekala village is around 2,238, including approximately 1,117 males and 1,121 females, with a sex ratio of 1003 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 321 children aged 0–6 years in Ekala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Ekala village has 862 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Ekala village is about 61.17%, with male literacy at 74.31% and female literacy at 48.08%.
  • There are around 370 households in Ekala village.

Connectivity of Ekala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ekala. As per the 2011 stats, Ekala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Ekala

Knowing the nearby villages of Ekala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ekala.

Haraya Gurauli Khurd Gurauli Buzurg Bhilora Khurd Bhilora Buzurg Pewanpur Ahirauli Ptakhroli Chhapia Talnaur Bagha Gara Pipari

Frequently Asked Questions about Ekala

Where is Ekala located?
Ekala village is situated in Gorakhpur Tehsil, within the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ekala?
Ekala serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Ekala?
The pincode of Ekala is 273016, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Ekala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ekala is 2,238, with 1,117 males and 1,121 females.
How many households are there in Ekala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ekala village has a total of 370 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ekala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ekala is 61.17%. The male literacy rate is 74.31%, while the female literacy rate is 48.08%.