Ekut - Labpur, Birbhum

Ekut is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 32.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chauhatta-mahodari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekut is 317483. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.99 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Ekut village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ekut

According to the 2011 Census, Ekut village had a total population of 989 people, including 493 males and 496 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.23%, with male literacy at 85.55% and female literacy at 74.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekut

Ekut 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 Ekut

Ekut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ekut is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ekut is about 32.6 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 Ekut

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

Health Facilities in Ekut

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

FAQs about Ekut