Akauni - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Akauni is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhaduki Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akauni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akauni is 253102. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Akauni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Akauni

As per Census 2011, Akauni village has a total population of 2,050 people, consisting of 1,060 males and 990 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 377 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,145 literate and 905 illiterate residents. Additionally, 449 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0501,060990
Child Population (0–6 yrs)377204173
Scheduled Castes (SC)449232217
Literate Population1,145686459
Illiterate Population905374531

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GandharaNorth1.21 km
Khairi MunrilaNorth-East1.25 km
UchauliSouth-West1.29 km
DhamniSouth1.80 km
KonaNorth-West1.92 km
BaligawanWest1.97 km
PalkiaSouth2.19 km
SimrahuaSouth-East2.37 km
GopalpurNorth2.43 km
Khaira MajhauliSouth-East2.44 km

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 Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Akauni is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Akauni is about 26 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 Akauni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Akauni

Where is Akauni located?

Akauni village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akauni?

The Gram Panchayat of Akauni is Bhaduki Kalan.

What is the pincode of Akauni?

The pincode of Akauni is 824125.

What is the population of Akauni?

Akauni has a total population of 2,050, including 1,060 males and 990 females.

How many households are there in Akauni?

There are 241 households in Akauni.

What is the literacy rate in Akauni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akauni is 55.85%. Male literacy is 64.72% and female literacy is 46.36%.