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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Akha village had a total population of 2,089 people, including 1,119 males and 970 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.79%, with male literacy at 73.26% and female literacy at 52.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

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