Akolya - Sardarpur, Dhar

Akolya is a village situated in the Sardarpur tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardarpur and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Akolya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akolya is 474574. The village covers a total geographical area of 519 hectares and falls under the 454111 pincode. Sardarpur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Akolya

As per Census 2011, Akolya village has a total population of 1,374 people, consisting of 695 males and 679 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 490 literate and 884 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Akolya

Akolya 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 Akolya

Akolya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sardarpur to Akolya is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Akolya is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akolya

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

Health Facilities in Akolya

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

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