Akkur Village Overview
Akkur is a village in Cheyyar tehsil of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Tiruvethipuram is the tehsil headquarters, while Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters for Akkur village. As per available records (2009), Akkur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Akkur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Akkur is 631335. The village covers a geographical area of 784.34 hectares and has a pincode of 631701. Vandavasi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Akkur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Cheyyar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Arani Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Akkur
Population & Demographics of Akkur
This section provides population and demographic details of Akkur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,896 | 1,454 | 1,442 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 315 | 164 | 151 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 583 | 293 | 290 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 96 | 47 | 49 |
| Literate Population | 1,948 | 1,086 | 862 |
| Illiterate Population | 948 | 368 | 580 |
Key population details of Akkur village are given below:
- Akkur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,896, including approximately 1,454 males and 1,442 females, with a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 583 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 96 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Akkur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.27%.
- There are around 754 households in Akkur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Akkur
Transport facilities help residents of Akkur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 21 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Akkur
The following villages are located close to Akkur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Akkur
- Where is Akkur located?
- Akkur village is located in Cheyyar Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Akkur?
- Akkur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Akkur?
- The pincode of Akkur is 631701.
- What is the population of Akkur?
- Akkur has a total population of 2,896, including 1,454 males and 1,442 females.
- How many households are there in Akkur?
- There are 754 households in Akkur.
- What is the literacy rate in Akkur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akkur is 67.27%. Male literacy is 74.69% and female literacy is 59.78%.