Akbarpur - Hilsa, Nalanda

Akbarpur is a village situated in the Hilsa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilsa and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Akabarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akbarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akbarpur is 244803. The village covers a total geographical area of 471 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Akbarpur

As per Census 2011, Akbarpur village has a total population of 5,305 people, consisting of 2,728 males and 2,577 females. The village has 896 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 991 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,629 literate and 2,676 illiterate residents. Additionally, 840 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,3052,7282,577
Child Population (0–6 yrs)991508483
Scheduled Castes (SC)840442398
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population2,6291,728901
Illiterate Population2,6761,0001,676

Nearby Villages of Akbarpur

Akbarpur 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)
Bamhan BaruiNorth1.63 km
MakhdumpurSouth2.05 km
GauraSouth-East2.32 km
KeshopurEast2.33 km
KapasiawanWest2.37 km
SaidbarhiNorth-East2.78 km
RajabadNorth2.91 km
DabaulWest2.91 km
IndautNorth-West3.02 km
KanjhiawnaSouth-East3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akbarpur

Akbarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hilsa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Akbarpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Akbarpur is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akbarpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Akbarpur

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

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

FAQs about Akbarpur

Where is Akbarpur located?

Akbarpur village is located in Hilsa Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akbarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Akbarpur is Akabarpur.

What is the pincode of Akbarpur?

The pincode of Akbarpur is 801302.

What is the population of Akbarpur?

Akbarpur has a total population of 5,305, including 2,728 males and 2,577 females.

How many households are there in Akbarpur?

There are 896 households in Akbarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Akbarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akbarpur is 49.56%. Male literacy is 63.34% and female literacy is 34.96%.