Akhtwara - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Akhtwara is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Bhataura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akhtwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhtwara is 236393. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Akhtwara

According to the 2011 Census, Akhtwara village had a total population of 1,462 people, including 790 males and 672 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.62%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 55.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhtwara

Akhtwara 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 Akhtwara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Akhtwara. The nearest railway station is Rambhaddarpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Akhtwara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Akhtwara is about 30 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 Akhtwara

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

Health Facilities in Akhtwara

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

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