Indian Village Directory

Ekara Village

Ekara is an inhabited village in Brahmapuri Taluka of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 540844, the Census 2011 record lists 1,096 people in 281 households and the reported area is 691.35 hectares. The local references include Brahmapuri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Brahmapuri at about 50 km.

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Quick answer: Ekara is a village in Brahmapuri Taluka, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 540844 and 1,096 people in 281 households.
Village Code540844
Population1,096
Households281
Area691.35 hectares
Nearest TownBrahmapuri

Key Village Facts

Village
Ekara
Census Village Code
540844
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Chandrapur
District Census Code
509
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Brahmapuri
Sub-district Census Code
04067
CD Block
Brahmapuri
Households
281
Population
1,096
Male Population
551
Female Population
545
Sex Ratio
989.11
Area
691.35 hectares
Area
6.91 sq km
Nearest Town
Brahmapuri
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ekara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,096 people, 691.35 hectares of reported area and Brahmapuri as the nearest town reference for Ekara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChandrapur
CD BlockBrahmapuri
  • Ekara falls under Brahmapuri Taluka in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 540844.
  • The record lists 1,096 people living in 281 households.
  • The reported village area is 691.35 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Brahmapuri.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density158.53 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share41.15%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share7.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ekara in the official administrative record. Census village code 540844 and Brahmapuri CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
509
Sub-district Census Code
04067
Village Census Code
540844
CD Block Code
0118
CD Block Name
Brahmapuri

Location and Distance

Brahmapuri is the nearest town listed for Ekara, about 50 km away. Chandrapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 120 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Brahmapuri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
50 km
District Headquarter
Chandrapur
Distance from District Headquarter
120 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Brahmapuri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town
Brahmapuri
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
691.35 hectares
Area
6.91 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,096 people in 281 households, with 551 male residents and 545 female residents. The average household size is 3.9, and SC share is 7.94% and ST share is 41.15% for Ekara. Population density works out to about 158.53 people per sq km.

Total Households
281
Total Population
1,096
Male Population
551
Female Population
545
Sex Ratio
989.11
Average Household Size
3.9
SC Population
87
SC Male Population
44
SC Female Population
43
SC Population Share
7.94
ST Population
451
ST Male Population
213
ST Female Population
238
ST Population Share
41.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ekara list 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ekara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ekara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ekara include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ekara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ekara is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ekara show that net sown area is 173 hectares and irrigated land is 12.7 hectares (7.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
390.73 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
77.14
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
45.54 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.94 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
173.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
160.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.7
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
160.3 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ekara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
18
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 13 72%
CRM 5 28%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 22%
Bank of Maharashtra 2 11%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 11%
Union Bank of India 2 11%
Bank of Baroda 1 5.6%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 441206 Chandrapur Brahmapuri Brahmapuri (M CL) Nagbhid Road Bramhapuri Plot No 5 Shree Nagar, Opposite Sai Petroleum, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, 441206
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 441207 Chandrapur Brahmapuri Brahmapuri (M CL) Wadsa Camp, Dist. Gadchiroli State Reserve Police Force ( Srpf ), Chandrapur, Maharashtra, 441207
Bank of India ATM 441206 Chandrapur Brahmapuri Brahmapuri (M CL) Armori Road, Brahmapuri Plot No.966, Patel Nagar, Opposite Boi Branch, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, 441206
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 441206 Chandrapur Brahmapuri Nanhori Teh.brahmapuri Madan Kamble's House, Nanhori, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, 441206
Canara Bank ATM 441206 Chandrapur Brahmapuri Brahmapuri (M CL) Nabghid Road, Shesh Nagar Plot No.50, Near Gujare Petrol Pump Sheshnagar, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, 441206
Central Bank of India ATM 441206 Chandrapur Brahmapuri Brahmapuri (M CL) Brahampuri Wadsa Road Karwart Complex Brahampuri, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, 441206
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 441206 Chandrapur Brahmapuri Brahmapuri (M CL) Sheshnagar, Brahmapuri, Chandrapur Dist, Maharashtra, 441206 1st Floor, Sri Nandkishor Devaji, Pise Plot No 50, Chandra…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 441206 Chandrapur Brahmapuri Brahmapuri (M CL) Brahmapuri, Maharashtra Hdfc Bank Ltd. Ground and First Floor, Pmg Complex Wadsa Road, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, 441206

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ekara village located?

Ekara is in Brahmapuri Taluka of Chandrapur district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Ekara village in?

Ekara village is in Chandrapur district.

Which state is Ekara village in?

Ekara village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Ekara under?

Ekara comes under Brahmapuri Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ekara?

The Census village code of Ekara is 540844.

What is the population of Ekara village?

The village record lists 1,096 people and 281 households for Ekara.

How many households are in Ekara village?

The village record lists 281 households for Ekara.

What is the male and female population of Ekara?

The record lists 551 male residents and 545 female residents for Ekara.

What is the sex ratio of Ekara village?

The sex ratio of Ekara is 989.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ekara village?

The reported geographical area of Ekara is 691.35 hectares.

What is the population density of Ekara village?

The approximate population density of Ekara is 158.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ekara?

The nearest town listed for Ekara is Brahmapuri, about 50 km away.

How far is Ekara from the district headquarters?

Ekara is about 120 km from Chandrapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ekara from the sub-district headquarters?

Ekara is about 50 km from Brahmapuri, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ekara?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Ekara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ekara?

For Ekara, net sown area is 173 hectares and irrigated land is 12.7 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ekara?

The page shows 18 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ekara. These records include 12 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Ekara.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.