Where is Ekar village located?
Ekar is in Raiganj Block of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ekar Village
Ekar is an inhabited village in Raiganj Block of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 309685, the Census 2011 record lists 1,307 people in 281 households and the reported area is 148.92 hectares. The local references include Raiganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raiganj at about 7 km.
Village Code309685
Population1,307
Households281
Area148.92 hectares
Nearest TownRaiganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ekar
- Census Village Code
- 309685
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Uttar Dinajpur
- District Census Code
- 330
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Raiganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02196
- CD Block
- Raiganj
- Households
- 281
- Population
- 1,307
- Male Population
- 663
- Female Population
- 644
- Sex Ratio
- 971.34
- Area
- 148.92 hectares
- Area
- 1.49 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Raiganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 7 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 733134
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ekar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,307 people, 148.92 hectares of reported area and Raiganj as the nearest town reference for Ekar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ekar falls under Raiganj Block in Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 309685.
- The record lists 1,307 people living in 281 households.
- The reported village area is 148.92 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Raiganj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density877.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.65 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share90.44%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share8.57%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share37.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ekar in the official administrative record. Census village code 309685 and Raiganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 330
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02196
- Village Census Code
- 309685
- CD Block Code
- 0043
- CD Block Name
- Raiganj
Location and Distance
Raiganj is the nearest town listed for Ekar, about 7 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Raiganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10.4 km
- District Headquarter
- Raiganj
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Raiganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 7 km
- Nearest Town
- Raiganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 7 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 148.92 hectares
- Area
- 1.49 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,307 people in 281 households, with 663 male residents and 644 female residents. The average household size is 4.65, and SC share is 90.44% and ST share is 8.57% for Ekar. Population density works out to about 877.65 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 281
- Total Population
- 1,307
- Male Population
- 663
- Female Population
- 644
- Sex Ratio
- 971.34
- Average Household Size
- 4.65
- SC Population
- 1,182
- SC Male Population
- 598
- SC Female Population
- 584
- SC Population Share
- 90.44
- ST Population
- 112
- ST Male Population
- 60
- ST Female Population
- 52
- ST Population Share
- 8.57
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ekar list 1 government primary 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
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ekar include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2.75 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 28 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ekar include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ekar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ekar is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ekar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Plastic, net sown area is 128.75 hectares and irrigated land is 48.4 hectares (37.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Plastic
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Jute
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 17.42
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 128.75
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 80.35 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 48.4
- Waterfall Area In Hectares
- 20.4 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ekar
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 16
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 15 | 94% |
| CRM | 1 | 6.2% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 12 | 75% |
| Bank of India | 2 | 12% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 6.2% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 6.2% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | ATM | 733134 | Uttar Dinajpur | Raiganj | Abdulghata | Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal Oposite Nbstc Main Dipo, Ukilpara, P. O- Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 733134 | Uttar Dinajpur | Raiganj | Rampur | 0 Gram Panchayat Office Rampur, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 733134 | Uttar Dinajpur | Raiganj | Bahin | Villcollegeparaporaiganmalda Wbin Villcollegeparaporaigan, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 733134 | Uttar Dinajpur | Raiganj | Karnajora | Kasba Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 733134 | Uttar Dinajpur | Raiganj | Rampur | Dist- Uttardinajpur Ashokepally, P. O+p.s Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 733134 | Uttar Dinajpur | Raiganj | Karnajora | Subhasganj Subhasganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 733134 | Uttar Dinajpur | Raiganj | Karnajora | Raiganj Collegepara, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 733134 | Uttar Dinajpur | Raiganj | Karnajora | Raiganj South Sudarshanpur, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733134 |
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
Which district is Ekar village in?
Ekar village is in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which state is Ekar village in?
Ekar village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Ekar under?
Ekar comes under Raiganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ekar?
The Census village code of Ekar is 309685.
What is the population of Ekar village?
The village record lists 1,307 people and 281 households for Ekar.
How many households are in Ekar village?
The village record lists 281 households for Ekar.
What is the male and female population of Ekar?
The record lists 663 male residents and 644 female residents for Ekar.
What is the sex ratio of Ekar village?
The sex ratio of Ekar is 971.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ekar village?
The reported geographical area of Ekar is 148.92 hectares.
What is the population density of Ekar village?
The approximate population density of Ekar is 877.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ekar?
The nearest town listed for Ekar is Raiganj, about 7 km away.
How far is Ekar from the sub-district headquarters?
Ekar is about 10.4 km from Raiganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ekar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ekar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ekar?
For Ekar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Plastic, net sown area is 128.75 hectares and irrigated land is 48.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ekar?
The page shows 16 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ekar. These records include 4 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 Ekar.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Ekar.