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

As per Census 2011, Akkalwadi village has a total population of 1,274 people, consisting of 669 males and 605 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 864 literate and 410 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 301 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Akkalwadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,274669605
Child Population (0–6 yrs)984850
Scheduled Castes (SC)633033
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301148153
Literate Population864491373
Illiterate Population410178232

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DahegudEast2.72 km
KopraSouth-East2.79 km
ChougarhWest2.79 km
RajolaNorth-East2.85 km
LalkhediSouth-West3.21 km
UmariSouth4.19 km
BhainsaghatNorth-West4.40 km
PandhurnaEast4.71 km
BabaryaNorth-East4.72 km
HiwraSouth-East4.82 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Akkalwadi

Where is Akkalwadi located?

Akkalwadi village is located in Athner Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akkalwadi?

Akkalwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Akkalwadi?

The pincode of Akkalwadi is 460110.

What is the population of Akkalwadi?

Akkalwadi has a total population of 1,274, including 669 males and 605 females.

How many households are there in Akkalwadi?

There are 256 households in Akkalwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Akkalwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akkalwadi is 67.82%. Male literacy is 73.39% and female literacy is 61.65%.