Aklama - Amarwara, Chhindwara

Aklama is a village situated in the Amarwara tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amarwara and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Akalma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aklama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aklama is 493925. The village covers a total geographical area of 602.93 hectares and falls under the 480221 pincode. Amarwara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Aklama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Aklama

According to the 2011 Census, Aklama village had a total population of 931 people, including 470 males and 461 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.44%, with male literacy at 68.77% and female literacy at 55.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 509.

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

Nearby Villages of Aklama

Aklama 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 Aklama

Aklama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chourai, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarwara to Aklama is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Aklama is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aklama

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

Health Facilities in Aklama

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

FAQs about Aklama