Akkur - Ramanagara, Bengaluru South

Akkur is a village situated in the Ramanagara taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Ramanagara and around 25 km from Ramanagara. Akkur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akkur is 626047. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.37 hectares and falls under the 562159 pincode. Ramanagaram is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Akkur

According to the 2011 Census, Akkur village had a total population of 1,449 people, including 697 males and 752 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.39%, with male literacy at 67.86% and female literacy at 53.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Akkur

Akkur 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 Akkur

Akkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramanagaram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramanagaram to Akkur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Akkur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akkur

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

Health Facilities in Akkur

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

FAQs about Akkur