Akuri - Islampur, Nalanda

Akuri is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Panchlowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akuri is 244953. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.1 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Akuri

According to the 2011 Census, Akuri village had a total population of 1,744 people, including 916 males and 828 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.59%, with male literacy at 62.89% and female literacy at 37.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Akuri

Akuri 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 Akuri

Akuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Akuri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Akuri is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akuri

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

Health Facilities in Akuri

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

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