Akasi Village Overview
Akasi is a village in Bhandra tehsil of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. It lies about 7 km from Bhandra tehsil headquarters and around 16 km from Lohardaga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Akasi village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Akasi 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 Akasi is 363172. The village covers a geographical area of 959.36 hectares and has a pincode of 835302. Lohardaga is the nearest town.
As per available records (2019), Akasi village falls under the Lohardaga assembly and parliamentary constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Akasi
Population & Demographics of Akasi
This section provides population and demographic details of Akasi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,574 | 1,340 | 1,234 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 487 | 248 | 239 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,348 | 686 | 662 |
| Literate Population | 1,253 | 785 | 468 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,321 | 555 | 766 |
Key population details of Akasi village are given below:
- Akasi village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,574, including approximately 1,340 males and 1,234 females, with a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,348 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Akasi village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 48.68%.
- There are around 508 households in Akasi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Akasi
Transport facilities help residents of Akasi 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Akasi
The following villages are located close to Akasi 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 Akasi
- Where is Akasi located?
- Akasi village is located in Bhandra Subdivision, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Akasi?
- Akasi is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Akasi?
- The pincode of Akasi is 835302.
- What is the population of Akasi?
- Akasi has a total population of 2,574, including 1,340 males and 1,234 females.
- How many households are there in Akasi?
- There are 508 households in Akasi.
- What is the literacy rate in Akasi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akasi is 48.68%. Male literacy is 58.58% and female literacy is 37.93%.