Akura - Anantnag East (Mattan), Anantnag

Akura is a village situated in the Anantnag East (Mattan) tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 7 km from Anantnag and around 7 km from Ananatnag. Akoora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Akura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akura is 003657. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.4 hectares and falls under the 192125 pincode. Anantnag is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Akura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Akura

According to the 2011 Census, Akura village had a total population of 3,048 people, including 1,493 males and 1,555 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.17%, with male literacy at 72.60% and female literacy at 52.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Akura

Akura 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 Akura

Akura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anantnag to Akura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ananatnag to Akura is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akura

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

Health Facilities in Akura

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

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