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

According to the 2011 Census, Ekdanga village had a total population of 323 people, including 160 males and 163 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.39%, with male literacy at 65.35% and female literacy at 41.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54.

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

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