Akauni - Goh, Aurangabad

Akauni is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Dihuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akauni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akauni is 252897. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 824129 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Akauni 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 Akauni

According to the 2011 Census, Akauni village had a total population of 1,156 people, including 611 males and 545 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.25%, with male literacy at 86.48% and female literacy at 53.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Akauni

Akauni 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 Akauni

Akauni 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 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Akauni is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Akauni is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akauni

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

Health Facilities in Akauni

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

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