Akla - Madwas, Sidhi

Akla is a village situated in the Madwas tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Majhauli and around 50 km from Sidhi. Jodauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akla is 503169. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.37 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Akla

According to the 2011 Census, Akla village had a total population of 812 people, including 419 males and 393 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.77%, with male literacy at 78.45% and female literacy at 59.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population812419393
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1577186
Scheduled Castes (SC)552530
Scheduled Tribes (ST)623527
Literate Population457273184
Illiterate Population355146209

Nearby Villages of Akla

Akla 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)
KachahariyaWest1.57 km
HadwarEast1.61 km
SulkhanNorth2.05 km
DudhmaniyaNorth-East2.21 km
SonvarshaSouth-East2.24 km
PodiEast2.27 km
RampurSouth-West2.69 km
NadhaSouth2.88 km
JodauriEast2.90 km
HathgarhWest2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akla

Public transport in the Akla is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Joba, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Akla is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Akla is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Akla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Akla

Where is Akla located?

Akla village is located in Madwas Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akla?

The Gram Panchayat of Akla is Jodauri.

What is the pincode of Akla?

The pincode of Akla is 486666.

What is the population of Akla?

Akla had a total population of 812, including 419 males and 393 females.

How many households are there in Akla?

Akla had 207 households.

What is the literacy rate in Akla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akla was 69.77%. Male literacy was 78.45% and female literacy was 59.93%.