Ekdanga - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Ekdanga is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Rasoolpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekdanga is 177728. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.86 hectares and falls under the 272192 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Ekdanga

As per Census 2011, Ekdanga village has a total population of 323 people, consisting of 160 males and 163 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 134 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ekdanga are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ekdanga

Ekdanga 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 Ekdanga

Ekdanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barhni, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Ekdanga is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Ekdanga is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekdanga

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

Health Facilities in Ekdanga

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

FAQs about Ekdanga