Akhawas - Marwar Junction, Pali

Akhawas is a village situated in the Marwar Junction tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marwar Junction and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Sinla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akhawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhawas is 090916. The village covers a total geographical area of 997 hectares and falls under the 306308 pincode. Sojat is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Akhawas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marwar junction Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pali Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akhawas

As per Census 2011, Akhawas village has a total population of 687 people, consisting of 331 males and 356 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population687331356
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774136
Scheduled Castes (SC)296146150
Literate Population314183131
Illiterate Population373148225

Nearby Villages of Akhawas

Akhawas 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)
LolawasSouth2.58 km
Jor DudorSouth-East2.89 km
JograwasSouth-West3.47 km
BijliyawasNorth-East4.59 km
SinlaNorth-West4.83 km
KharchiSouth5.26 km
DudorEast5.34 km
Rajkiyawas KhurdSouth-West6.97 km
ChawadiyaSouth-West7.02 km
KhardiWest7.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akhawas

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Akhawas. The nearest railway station is Marwar Jn, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sojat to Akhawas is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Akhawas is about 46 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 Akhawas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Akhawas

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

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

FAQs about Akhawas

Where is Akhawas located?

Akhawas village is located in Marwar Junction Tehsil, Pali district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akhawas?

The Gram Panchayat of Akhawas is Sinla.

What is the pincode of Akhawas?

The pincode of Akhawas is 306308.

What is the population of Akhawas?

Akhawas has a total population of 687, including 331 males and 356 females.

How many households are there in Akhawas?

There are 163 households in Akhawas.

What is the literacy rate in Akhawas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akhawas is 45.71%. Male literacy is 55.29% and female literacy is 36.80%.