Akatkanhar - Mohla, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Akatkanhar is a village situated in the Mohla tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Mohla and around 83 km from Rajnandgaon. Pandarawani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akatkanhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akatkanhar is 441272. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.96 hectares and falls under the 491666 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Akatkanhar

According to the 2011 Census, Akatkanhar village had a total population of 576 people, including 279 males and 297 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.30%, with male literacy at 85.19% and female literacy at 65.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 317.

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

Nearby Villages of Akatkanhar

Akatkanhar 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 Akatkanhar

Akatkanhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Akatkanhar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Akatkanhar is about 83 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 Akatkanhar

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

Health Facilities in Akatkanhar

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

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