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

As per Census 2011, Aklama village has a total population of 931 people, consisting of 470 males and 461 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 502 literate and 429 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 509 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population931470461
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1275770
Scheduled Castes (SC)874641
Scheduled Tribes (ST)509252257
Literate Population502284218
Illiterate Population429186243

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DiwangaonNorth1.71 km
Pipariya GumaniSouth-West2.19 km
BandraSouth2.46 km
KursiparEast2.64 km
Hirri MukasaNorth3.13 km
HatodaNorth-West3.45 km
ManegaonSouth-West4.38 km
BadelaEast4.77 km
Keolari SambhaSouth4.82 km
GagoriNorth-West4.92 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Aklama

Where is Aklama located?

Aklama village is located in Amarwara Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aklama?

The Gram Panchayat of Aklama is Akalma.

What is the pincode of Aklama?

The pincode of Aklama is 480221.

What is the population of Aklama?

Aklama has a total population of 931, including 470 males and 461 females.

How many households are there in Aklama?

There are 164 households in Aklama.

What is the literacy rate in Aklama?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aklama is 53.92%. Male literacy is 60.43% and female literacy is 47.29%.