Aktai - Patan, Durg

Aktai is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Aktai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aktai is 442751. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.55 hectares and falls under the 491223 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Aktai

According to the 2011 Census, Aktai village had a total population of 538 people, including 259 males and 279 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.33%, with male literacy at 88.16% and female literacy at 73.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Aktai

Aktai 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 Aktai

Aktai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gundardehi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Aktai is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Aktai is about 47 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 Aktai

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

Health Facilities in Aktai

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

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