Akhepur - Sagwara, Dungarpur

Akhepur is a village situated in the Sagwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagwara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Gamdi Devaki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akhepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhepur is 097955. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.96 hectares and falls under the 314024 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Akhepur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Akhepur

According to the 2011 Census, Akhepur village had a total population of 761 people, including 365 males and 396 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.22%, with male literacy at 78.98% and female literacy at 44.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhepur

Akhepur 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 Akhepur

Akhepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotana, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Akhepur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Akhepur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akhepur

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

Health Facilities in Akhepur

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

FAQs about Akhepur