Ekamba

Ekamba is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.4km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Ekamba village. As per 2009 stats, Rampur is the gram panchayat of Ekamba village.

Here you can discover what makes Ekamba unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Ekamba’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 Ekamba

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ekamba is 309678. The village spans a total geographical area of 116.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733157. Raiganj is nearest town to Ekamba village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

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

Google Map of Ekamba

Population of Ekamba

According to the 2011 Census, Ekamba has a total population of about 717, with approximately 372 males and 345 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 87 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 610 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 57. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.16%, with male literacy at about 68.28% and female literacy near 47.25%. There are around 155 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ekamba's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ekamba

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

Nearby Villages of Ekamba

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ekamba