Ankiya - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Ankiya is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from Jamai and around 92 km from Chhindwara. Aankiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankiya is 494560. The village covers a total geographical area of 786.37 hectares and falls under the 480551 pincode. Jamai is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Ankiya

As per Census 2011, Ankiya village has a total population of 1,300 people, consisting of 642 males and 658 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 597 literate and 703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,078 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankiya

Ankiya 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 Ankiya

Ankiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barelipur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamai to Ankiya is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Ankiya is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankiya

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

Health Facilities in Ankiya

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

FAQs about Ankiya