Akbara - Faizabad, Ayodhya

Akbara is a village situated in the Faizabad tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Faizabad and around 12 km from Faizabad. Akvara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akbara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akbara is 166430. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.39 hectares and falls under the 224201 pincode. Faizabad is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Akbara

As per Census 2011, Akbara village has a total population of 2,053 people, consisting of 1,045 males and 1,008 females. The village has 319 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,246 literate and 807 illiterate residents. Additionally, 681 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0531,0451,008
Child Population (0–6 yrs)325176149
Scheduled Castes (SC)681339342
Literate Population1,246735511
Illiterate Population807310497

Nearby Villages of Akbara

Akbara 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)
PaliyarisaliWest1.13 km
Sarai ChaimalSouth-East1.18 km
MohtashimpurNorth1.26 km
NarainpurSouth1.35 km
Shanti PurEast2.13 km
Abanpur SarohaNorth-West2.18 km
BenipurNorth-East2.24 km
MadhupurSouth-West2.27 km
Ughar PurNorth3.05 km
KachhauliSouth-East3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akbara

Akbara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masodha, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Faizabad to Akbara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Akbara is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akbara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Akbara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Akbara 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Akbara

Where is Akbara located?

Akbara village is located in Faizabad Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akbara?

The Gram Panchayat of Akbara is Akvara.

What is the pincode of Akbara?

The pincode of Akbara is 224201.

What is the population of Akbara?

Akbara has a total population of 2,053, including 1,045 males and 1,008 females.

How many households are there in Akbara?

There are 319 households in Akbara.

What is the literacy rate in Akbara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akbara is 60.69%. Male literacy is 70.33% and female literacy is 50.69%.