Ekwanhi Khurd - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Ekwanhi Khurd is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Pakhanha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekwanhi Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekwanhi Khurd is 188499. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.05 hectares and falls under the 274302 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Ekwanhi Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Padrauna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kushi Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekwanhi Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Ekwanhi Khurd village had a total population of 652 people, including 354 males and 298 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.42%, with male literacy at 58.14% and female literacy at 29.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekwanhi Khurd

Ekwanhi Khurd 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 Ekwanhi Khurd

Ekwanhi Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagaha, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Ekwanhi Khurd is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Ekwanhi Khurd is about 26 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 Ekwanhi Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Ekwanhi Khurd

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

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