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

As per Census 2011, Akhepur village has a total population of 761 people, consisting of 365 males and 396 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 401 literate and 360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Akhepur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population761365396
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065155
Scheduled Castes (SC)362016
Scheduled Tribes (ST)269127142
Literate Population401248153
Illiterate Population360117243

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DoliEast1.55 km
HudelaSouth2.76 km
Naya GavNorth2.86 km
GyanpurSouth-West2.90 km
Dhani BarwaNorth-West3.00 km
KaradaEast3.12 km
BhewriNorth-East3.44 km
GaliyanaNorth3.70 km
JhankhariEast4.34 km
DamorwaraSouth-East4.63 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Akhepur

Where is Akhepur located?

Akhepur village is located in Sagwara Tehsil, Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akhepur?

The Gram Panchayat of Akhepur is Gamdi Devaki.

What is the pincode of Akhepur?

The pincode of Akhepur is 314024.

What is the population of Akhepur?

Akhepur has a total population of 761, including 365 males and 396 females.

How many households are there in Akhepur?

There are 169 households in Akhepur.

What is the literacy rate in Akhepur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akhepur is 52.69%. Male literacy is 67.95% and female literacy is 38.64%.