Akya Village - Shamgarh, Mandsaur

Akya is a village situated in the Shamgarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamgarh and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Bardiya Istmurar Uncha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akya is 469476. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.46 hectares and falls under the 458883 pincode. Shamgarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Akya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suwasra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandsour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akya

As per Census 2011, Akya village has a total population of 255 people, consisting of 117 males and 138 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,179 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 104 literate and 151 illiterate residents.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 255 117 138
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 32 10 22
Literate Population 104 60 44
Illiterate Population 151 57 94

Nearby Villages of Akya

Akya 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BakanaNorth-West1.66 km
ChirdiNorth-East2.14 km
BhadkaNorth-West2.49 km
Baradiya IstmurarEast2.66 km
AawraSouth2.83 km
TolakhediSouth-East2.84 km
KolwiSouth-West3.32 km
GhatiyakhediSouth-West3.53 km
MundlaNorth3.60 km
RuparelNorth-East3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akya

Akya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shamgarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamgarh to Akya is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Akya is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Akya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Akya 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 Akya

Where is Akya located?

Akya village is located in Shamgarh Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akya?

The Gram Panchayat of Akya is Bardiya Istmurar Uncha.

What is the pincode of Akya?

The pincode of Akya is 458883.

What is the population of Akya?

Akya has a total population of 255, including 117 males and 138 females.

How many households are there in Akya?

There are 49 households in Akya.

What is the literacy rate in Akya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akya is 40.78%. Male literacy is 51.28% and female literacy is 31.88%.