Ekdalu

Ekdalu is a village located in Tarakeswar subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.9km away from sub-district headquarter Tarakeswar (tehsildar office) and 49.6km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Ashtaradattapur is the gram panchayat of Ekdalu village.

Here you can discover what makes Ekdalu unique in its vibrant Tarakeswar-Hugli region. You’ll see Ekdalu’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 Ekdalu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ekdalu is 324504. The village spans a total geographical area of 79.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712410. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Ekdalu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ekdalu 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 Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ekdalu

Population of Ekdalu

According to the 2011 Census, Ekdalu has a total population of about 461, with approximately 245 males and 216 females. The sex ratio is around 881 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 235 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 76.57%, with male literacy at about 82.86% and female literacy near 69.44%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ekdalu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ekdalu

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

Nearby Villages of Ekdalu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ekdalu