Chhota Ektal

Chhota Ektal is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Chhota Ektal village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Aguiboni is the gram panchayat of Chhota Ektal village.

Chhota Ektal has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chhota Ektal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhota Ektal is 339945. The village spans a total geographical area of 47.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Chhota Ektal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chhota Ektal 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 Gopiballavpur 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.

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Population of Chhota Ektal

Below is a concise population overview of Chhota Ektal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 287 130 157
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 24 10 14
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 77 35 42
Literate Population 216 113 103
Illiterate Population 71 17 54

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chhota Ektal village:

  • The total population of Chhota Ektal village is around 287, including approximately 130 males and 157 females, with a sex ratio of 1207 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 24 children aged 0–6 years in Chhota Ektal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chhota Ektal village has 77 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Chhota Ektal village is about 75.26%, with male literacy at 86.92% and female literacy at 65.61%.
  • There are around 67 households in Chhota Ektal village.

Connectivity of Chhota Ektal

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chhota Ektal

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

Gunguni Kanpur Kashi Toria Matalsol Baraektal Niramispur Agaibani Malkari Chilki Phul Sundari Binra

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhota Ektal

Where is Chhota Ektal located?
Chhota Ektal village is situated in Jhargram Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chhota Ektal?
The Gram Panchayat of Chhota Ektal is Aguiboni (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Chhota Ektal?
The pincode of Chhota Ektal is 721507, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chhota Ektal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chhota Ektal is 287, with 130 males and 157 females.
How many households are there in Chhota Ektal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chhota Ektal village has a total of 67 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chhota Ektal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chhota Ektal is 75.26%. The male literacy rate is 86.92%, while the female literacy rate is 65.61%.