Akhada

Akhada is a village located in Garabandha tehsil of Gajapati district in Odisha, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Garabandha (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Paralakhemundi. As per 2009 stats, Gangabada is the gram panchayat of Akhada village.

Here you can discover what makes Akhada unique in its vibrant Garabandha-Gajapati region. You’ll see Akhada’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 Akhada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Akhada is 414872. The village spans a total geographical area of 272 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761212. Rayagada is nearest town to Akhada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Akhada 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 Mohana Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Akhada

Population of Akhada

According to the 2011 Census, Akhada has a total population of about 142, with approximately 64 males and 78 females. The sex ratio is around 1218 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 23 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 142. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.44%, with male literacy at about 50.00% and female literacy near 30.77%. There are around 31 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Akhada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Akhada

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

Nearby Villages of Akhada

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

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