Akura Village Overview
Akura is a village in Anantnag tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 7 km from Anantnag tehsil headquarters and around 7 km from Ananatnag district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Akura village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Akura is 003657. The village covers a geographical area of 382.4 hectares and has a pincode of 192120. Anantnag is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Location Map of Akura
Population & Demographics of Akura
This section provides population and demographic details of Akura village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,048 | 1,493 | 1,555 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 370 | 190 | 180 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,665 | 946 | 719 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,383 | 547 | 836 |
Key population details of Akura village are given below:
- Akura village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,048, including approximately 1,493 males and 1,555 females, with a sex ratio of 1041 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 7 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Akura village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 54.63%.
- There are around 528 households in Akura village.
Transport & Connectivity of Akura
Transport facilities help residents of Akura village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Akura
The following villages are located close to Akura and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Akura
- Where is Akura located?
- Akura village is located in Anantnag Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the pincode of Akura?
- The pincode of Akura is 192120.
- What is the population of Akura?
- Akura has a total population of 3,048, including 1,493 males and 1,555 females.
- How many households are there in Akura?
- There are 528 households in Akura.
- What is the literacy rate in Akura?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akura is 54.63%. Male literacy is 63.36% and female literacy is 46.24%.