Achak

Achak is a village located in Tihidi tehsil of Bhadrak district in Odisha, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Tihidi (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Bhadrak. As per 2009 stats, Achak village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Achak unique in its vibrant Tihidi-Bhadrak region. You’ll see Achak’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Achak

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Achak is 395111. The village spans a total geographical area of 132 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756127. Bhadrak is nearest town to Achak village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Achak village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhamnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Achak

Population of Achak

According to the 2011 Census, Achak has a total population of about 1,328, with approximately 633 males and 695 females. The sex ratio is around 1097 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 172 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 371 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.45%, with male literacy at about 80.73% and female literacy near 70.65%. There are around 299 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Achak's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Achak

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Achak. As per the 2011 stats, Achak had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Achak

Knowing the nearby villages of Achak helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Achak.

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