Akaltara - Pithora, Mahasamund

Akaltara is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Parasvani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akaltara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akaltara is 446489. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.61 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Akaltara

According to the 2011 Census, Akaltara village had a total population of 62 people, including 30 males and 32 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 89.29% and female literacy at 60.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Akaltara

Akaltara 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 Akaltara

Akaltara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Akaltara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Akaltara is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akaltara

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

Health Facilities in Akaltara

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

FAQs about Akaltara