Akawad Khurd - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Akawad Khurd is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Akawad Khurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akawad Khurd is 103955. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.64 hectares and falls under the 326035 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Akawad Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akawad Khurd

As per Census 2011, Akawad Khurd village has a total population of 827 people, consisting of 436 males and 391 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 467 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Akawad Khurd are given below:

Nearby Villages of Akawad Khurd

Akawad Khurd 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 Akawad Khurd

Akawad Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salpura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Akawad Khurd is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Akawad Khurd is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akawad Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Akawad Khurd

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

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