Ekar is a village in Raiganj Sub-District of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 309685.
About Ekar village record
Use this page to check the source record for Ekar, including its village code and its place within Raiganj Sub-District and Uttar Dinajpur district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 1,307, 281 households, area 148.92 hectares, PIN code 733134.
Quick facts
- Village
- Ekar
- Village code
- 309685
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Raiganj
- District
- Uttar Dinajpur
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 1,307
- Households
- 281
- Sex ratio
- 971 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 148.92 hectares
- Population density
- 878 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 733134
Census code and location hierarchy
For Ekar, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 19
- District code
- 330
- Sub-district code
- 02196
- Village code
- 309685
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Ekar |
| Census village code | 309685 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Uttar Dinajpur |
| District code | 330 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Raiganj |
| Sub-district code | 02196 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 1,307 |
| Households | 281 |
| Male population | 663 |
| Female population | 644 |
| Sex ratio | 971 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 1,182 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 112 |
| Area | 148.92 hectares |
| Population density | 878 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 733134 |
| CD block | Raiganj |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Raiganj |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 7 km |
Facilities and amenities in Ekar
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 16 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 16 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 17.42 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 2.75 hectares |
| Net area sown | 128.75 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 80.35 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 48.40 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 28 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Ekar?
The Census village code of Ekar is 309685.
Where is Ekar village?
Ekar village is in Raiganj Sub-District (sub-district) of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Ekar?
The source reports a population of 1,307 for Ekar.
What is the sex ratio of Ekar?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Ekar is 971 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.