Akha - Baheri, Bareilly

Akha is a village situated in the Baheri tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baheri and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Akha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akha is 129242. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.56 hectares and falls under the 243201 pincode. Bareilly is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Akha

As per Census 2011, Akha village has a total population of 2,089 people, consisting of 1,119 males and 970 females. The village has 363 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 319 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,129 literate and 960 illiterate residents. Additionally, 322 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0891,119970
Child Population (0–6 yrs)319169150
Scheduled Castes (SC)322175147
Literate Population1,129696433
Illiterate Population960423537

Nearby Villages of Akha

Akha 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)
GagunaglaNorth-East1.43 km
LakhimpurNorth-East1.48 km
JawaharpurNorth1.62 km
DhakiaWest1.66 km
GaribpuraEast1.67 km
Devi NawadaSouth-East2.03 km
ShakrasSouth-West2.03 km
KhataulaNorth-West2.11 km
ThanaNorth-East2.12 km
Waris PattiNorth-East2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akha

Akha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baheri, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bareilly to Akha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Akha 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 Akha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Akha

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

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

FAQs about Akha

Where is Akha located?

Akha village is located in Baheri Tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akha?

Akha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Akha?

The pincode of Akha is 243201.

What is the population of Akha?

Akha has a total population of 2,089, including 1,119 males and 970 females.

How many households are there in Akha?

There are 363 households in Akha.

What is the literacy rate in Akha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akha is 54.04%. Male literacy is 62.20% and female literacy is 44.64%.