Akala - Nanjangud, Mysuru

Akala is a village situated in the Nanjangud taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Nanjangud and around 45 km from Mysore. Nallethalapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akala is 619137. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.63 hectares and falls under the 571314 pincode. Saragur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Akala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanjangud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akala

According to the 2011 Census, Akala village had a total population of 862 people, including 427 males and 435 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.00%, with male literacy at 67.46% and female literacy at 54.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Akala

Akala 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 Akala

Public transport in the Akala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sujata Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saragur to Akala is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Akala is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akala

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

Health Facilities in Akala

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

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