Ekanja - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Ekanja is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Raghunathpur and around 72.3 km from Purulia. Babugram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekanja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekanja is 330284. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.35 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Ekanja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ekanja

According to the 2011 Census, Ekanja village had a total population of 1,379 people, including 723 males and 656 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.47%, with male literacy at 83.54% and female literacy at 51.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 649, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekanja

Ekanja 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 Ekanja

Ekanja is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Joychandi Pahar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Ekanja is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Ekanja is about 72.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekanja

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

Health Facilities in Ekanja

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

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