Eksara
Census Town in West Bengal, India
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Eksara is a census town in Bally Jagachha CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1] Eksara is under the jurisdiction of Liluah Police Station of Howrah City Police.
Eksara | |
|---|---|
Census Town | |
  Eksara Location in West Bengal, India  Eksara Eksara (West Bengal)  Eksara Eksara (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22.63°N 88.29°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Howrah |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,500 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Sreerampur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Domjur |
| Website | howrah |
Geography
Eksara is located at 22.63°N 88.29°E between Kona and Chamrail.[2]
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Eksara had a total population of 7,500 of which 3,834 (51%) were males and 3,666 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 941. The total number of literates in Eksara was 5,197 (79.23% of the population over 6 years).[3]
As of 2001[update] India census,[4] Eksara had a population of 6,485. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Eksara has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68% and female literacy is 64%. In Eksara, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Benaras Road (part of State Highway 15) is the artery of the town.
Bus
Private Bus
- 57A Chanditala - Howrah Station
Mini Bus
- 30 Baluhati - Esplanade
Train
Kona railway station is the nearest railway station on Howrah-Amta line.