Akauna - Goh, Aurangabad

Akauna is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhurkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akauna is 252967. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Akauna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akauna

According to the 2011 Census, Akauna village had a total population of 674 people, including 353 males and 321 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 85.81% and female literacy at 73.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Akauna

Akauna is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Akauna

Akauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Akauna is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Akauna is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akauna

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Akauna village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Akauna

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Akauna village are given below:

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