Ekchala

Ekchala is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Ekchala village. As per 2009 stats, Bhaktabundh is the gram panchayat of Ekchala village.

Here you can discover what makes Ekchala unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Ekchala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ekchala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ekchala is 326274. The village spans a total geographical area of 53.41 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722133. Bankura is nearest town to Ekchala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ekchala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Barjora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ekchala

Population of Ekchala

According to the 2011 Census, Ekchala has a total population of about 1,012, with approximately 507 males and 505 females. The sex ratio is around 996 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 114 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 484 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.02%, with male literacy at about 67.65% and female literacy near 46.34%. There are around 222 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ekchala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ekchala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ekchala. As per the 2011 stats, Ekchala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ekchala

Knowing the nearby villages of Ekchala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ekchala.

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