Aaklanka - Kutru, Bijapur

Aaklanka is a village situated in the Kutru tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from Bhairamgarh and around 45 km from Bijapur. Ambeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aaklanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aaklanka is 451163. The village covers a total geographical area of 783.29 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bijapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Aaklanka

As per Census 2011, Aaklanka village has a total population of 251 people, consisting of 119 males and 132 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 151 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population251119132
Child Population (0–6 yrs)16511
Scheduled Tribes (ST)239113126
Literate Population1006931
Illiterate Population15150101

Nearby Villages of Aaklanka

Aaklanka 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)
PatakutruEast2.45 km
BirabhattiNorth2.66 km
KutruSouth2.73 km
AmbeliWest3.91 km
UskapatnamNorth-West4.24 km
ChinnatokametaNorth4.68 km
JaramarkaNorth4.96 km
KodkaEast5.10 km
TeliteklaNorth-East5.14 km
MusliNorth-West5.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aaklanka

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Aaklanka. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Aaklanka

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

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

FAQs about Aaklanka

Where is Aaklanka located?

Aaklanka village is located in Kutru Tehsil, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aaklanka?

The Gram Panchayat of Aaklanka is Ambeli.

What is the pincode of Aaklanka?

The pincode of Aaklanka is 494450.

What is the population of Aaklanka?

Aaklanka has a total population of 251, including 119 males and 132 females.

How many households are there in Aaklanka?

There are 59 households in Aaklanka.

What is the literacy rate in Aaklanka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aaklanka is 39.84%. Male literacy is 57.98% and female literacy is 23.48%.