Akamba - Sanna, Jashpur

Akamba is a village situated in the Sanna tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 55 km from Bagicha and around 48 km from Jashpur Nagar. Ekamba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akamba is 433605. The village covers a total geographical area of 1008.91 hectares and falls under the 496225 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Akamba

According to the 2011 Census, Akamba village had a total population of 955 people, including 466 males and 489 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.78%, with male literacy at 65.51% and female literacy at 48.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 672.

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

Nearby Villages of Akamba

Akamba 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 Akamba

Akamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Akamba is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Akamba is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akamba

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

Health Facilities in Akamba

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

FAQs about Akamba