Akhar Village Overview
Akhar is a village in Jawhar tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It lies about 15 km from Jawhar tehsil headquarters and around 117 km from Thane district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sakur is the Gram Panchayat for Akhar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Akhar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhar is 551938. The village covers a geographical area of 222.03 hectares and has a pincode of 401602. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Akhar
Population & Demographics of Akhar
This section provides population and demographic details of Akhar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,028 | 500 | 528 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 188 | 86 | 102 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,005 | 488 | 517 |
| Literate Population | 495 | 275 | 220 |
| Illiterate Population | 533 | 225 | 308 |
Key population details of Akhar village are given below:
- Akhar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,028, including approximately 500 males and 528 females, with a sex ratio of 1056 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,005 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Akhar village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 48.15%.
- There are around 208 households in Akhar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Akhar
Transport facilities help residents of Akhar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Akhar
The following villages are located close to Akhar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Akhar
- Where is Akhar located?
- Akhar village is located in Jawhar Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Akhar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Akhar is Sakur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Akhar?
- The pincode of Akhar is 401602.
- What is the population of Akhar?
- Akhar has a total population of 1,028, including 500 males and 528 females.
- How many households are there in Akhar?
- There are 208 households in Akhar.
- What is the literacy rate in Akhar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akhar is 48.15%. Male literacy is 55.00% and female literacy is 41.67%.