Ekadla - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Ekadla is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Khaanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekadla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekadla is 200121. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.29 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ekadla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekadla

According to the 2011 Census, Ekadla village had a total population of 1,285 people, including 677 males and 608 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.44%, with male literacy at 59.33% and female literacy at 36.29%.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekadla

Ekadla 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 Ekadla

Ekadla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Ekadla is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Ekadla is about 55 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 Ekadla

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

Health Facilities in Ekadla

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

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