Akhrar - Lormi, Mungeli

Akhrar is a village situated in the Lormi tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Lormi and around 76 km from Bilaspur. Akharar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akhrar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhrar is 437660. The village covers a total geographical area of 558.11 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Akhrar

According to the 2011 Census, Akhrar village had a total population of 3,451 people, including 1,752 males and 1,699 females, living in 816 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.38%, with male literacy at 82.01% and female literacy at 56.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhrar

Akhrar 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 Akhrar

Akhrar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salkaroad, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Akhrar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Akhrar is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akhrar

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

Health Facilities in Akhrar

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

FAQs about Akhrar