Akorha - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Akorha is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Ankorha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akorha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akorha is 253743. The village covers a total geographical area of 516 hectares and falls under the 824304 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Akorha

As per Census 2011, Akorha village has a total population of 2,216 people, consisting of 1,131 males and 1,085 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 472 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,226 literate and 990 illiterate residents. Additionally, 341 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Akorha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2161,1311,085
Child Population (0–6 yrs)472252220
Scheduled Castes (SC)341176165
Literate Population1,226735491
Illiterate Population990396594

Nearby Villages of Akorha

Akorha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChorahiWest1.61 km
AkorhiSouth-East1.65 km
UriyaNorth-East2.00 km
RaghunathpurWest2.03 km
KunrwaNorth2.12 km
GhujaSouth2.24 km
AnjanianSouth-East2.39 km
KusumhaSouth-West2.46 km
Semra UchitbhanSouth-East2.58 km
BhurkuryaNorth-East2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akorha

Public transport in the Akorha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barkisalalya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Akorha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Akorha is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akorha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Akorha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Akorha

Where is Akorha located?

Akorha village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akorha?

The Gram Panchayat of Akorha is Ankorha.

What is the pincode of Akorha?

The pincode of Akorha is 824304.

What is the population of Akorha?

Akorha has a total population of 2,216, including 1,131 males and 1,085 females.

How many households are there in Akorha?

There are 329 households in Akorha.

What is the literacy rate in Akorha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akorha is 55.32%. Male literacy is 64.99% and female literacy is 45.25%.