Ekauni - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Ekauni is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Ekauni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekauni is 203039. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.84 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ekauni 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 Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekauni

According to the 2011 Census, Ekauni village had a total population of 1,784 people, including 819 males and 965 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 1,178 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.23%, with male literacy at 82.46% and female literacy at 56.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekauni

Ekauni 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 Ekauni

Ekauni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Ekauni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Ekauni 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 Ekauni

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

Health Facilities in Ekauni

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

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