Ekdil was established by the Ekdil Khan. It was earlier known as Sarai Rupa. In the 17th century, a eunuch named Ekdil Khan came there, and built a new sarai, which he named Ekdil. At the time of Mahabharata, Ekdil was part of Ishtikapuri.
Geography
It lies between Yamuna At its south around 10km and Ganga river at its North around 50km. Nearby places:
As of 2001[update] India census, Ekdil had a population of 11310.[1] Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ekdil has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 46%. In Ekdil, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
It has majority population of 79% of Hindus and compromise approx 21% of Muslims.
Transport
Road
Ekdil is connected by road via NH 2. It lies on the northern side of NH 2. Kanpur, Agra, Delhi, Lucknow are via daily UPSRTC Buses.
Rail
It is connected with EtawahJunction for larger interstate Rail Connectivity. It has a small railway station on the north side, 3 kilometers town. Few trains stop there.
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