Ekpaharia

Ekpaharia is a village located in Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Gram Salkia are the district & sub-district headquarters of Ekpaharia village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Biprasekhar is the gram panchayat of Ekpaharia village.

Here you can discover what makes Ekpaharia unique in its vibrant Burwan-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Ekpaharia’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 Ekpaharia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ekpaharia is 315885. The village spans a total geographical area of 132.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742132. Kandi is nearest town to Ekpaharia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Ekpaharia

Population of Ekpaharia

According to the 2011 Census, Ekpaharia has a total population of about 1,572, with approximately 823 males and 749 females. The sex ratio is around 910 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 202 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.10%, with male literacy at about 61.97% and female literacy near 55.94%. There are around 390 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ekpaharia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ekpaharia

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

Nearby Villages of Ekpaharia

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

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