Akkalwadi - Athner, Betul

Akkalwadi is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Akkalwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akkalwadi is 485422. The village covers a total geographical area of 957.26 hectares and falls under the 460110 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Akkalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Akkalwadi village had a total population of 1,274 people, including 669 males and 605 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.47%, with male literacy at 79.07% and female literacy at 67.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Akkalwadi

Akkalwadi 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 Akkalwadi

Akkalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Akkalwadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Akkalwadi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akkalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Akkalwadi

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

FAQs about Akkalwadi