Akhtayarpur - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Akhtayarpur is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Akhtyarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akhtayarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhtayarpur is 473030. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.49 hectares and falls under the 465333 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Akhtayarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Akhtayarpur village had a total population of 984 people, including 527 males and 457 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.01%, with male literacy at 83.30% and female literacy at 57.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhtayarpur

Akhtayarpur 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 Akhtayarpur

Akhtayarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shujalpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Akhtayarpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Akhtayarpur is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akhtayarpur

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

Health Facilities in Akhtayarpur

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

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