Ekmail - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ekmail is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekmail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekmail is 311200. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.5 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ekmail

According to the 2011 Census, Ekmail village had a total population of 507 people, including 259 males and 248 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.62%, with male literacy at 69.20% and female literacy at 44.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekmail

Ekmail 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 Ekmail

Ekmail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Ekmail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ekmail is about 5.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekmail

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

Health Facilities in Ekmail

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

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