Akrajan - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Akrajan is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Khairagarh and around 43 km from Rajnandgaon. Akrajan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akrajan is 440434. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.24 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Akrajan

As per Census 2011, Akrajan village has a total population of 915 people, consisting of 459 males and 456 females. The village has 185 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 566 literate and 349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 282 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Akrajan

Akrajan 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 Akrajan

Akrajan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Akrajan is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Akrajan is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akrajan

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

Health Facilities in Akrajan

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

FAQs about Akrajan