Akhra - Narhat, Nawada

Akhra is a village situated in the Narhat subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narhat and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Jamuara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhra is 258170. The village covers a total geographical area of 28 hectares and falls under the 805114 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Akhra

According to the 2011 Census, Akhra village had a total population of 173 people, including 80 males and 93 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,163 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.50%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 25.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhra

Akhra 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 Akhra

Akhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaya, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Akhra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Akhra is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akhra

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

Health Facilities in Akhra

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

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