Ekkabbarpur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Ekkabbarpur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 20.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gohaliara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekkabbarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekkabbarpur is 318193. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.78 hectares and falls under the 731126 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ekkabbarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekkabbarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ekkabbarpur village had a total population of 1,082 people, including 542 males and 540 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.05%, with male literacy at 80.17% and female literacy at 65.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 414, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekkabbarpur

Ekkabbarpur 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 Ekkabbarpur

Ekkabbarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Ekkabbarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ekkabbarpur is about 20.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekkabbarpur

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

Health Facilities in Ekkabbarpur

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

FAQs about Ekkabbarpur