Ekur

Ekur is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Ekur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Nota is the gram panchayat of Ekur village.

Here you can discover what makes Ekur unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Ekur’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 Ekur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ekur is 340417. The village spans a total geographical area of 207.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Ekur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 65km away.

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

Google Map of Ekur

Population of Ekur

According to the 2011 Census, Ekur has a total population of about 962, with approximately 499 males and 463 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 115 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 487 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 370. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.31%, with male literacy at about 75.15% and female literacy near 50.54%. There are around 208 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ekur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ekur

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

Nearby Villages of Ekur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ekur