Akhera - Dhampur, Bijnor

Akhera is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Akhera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhera is 113456. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.07 hectares and falls under the 246733 pincode. Nahraur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Akhera 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 Nehtaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akhera

According to the 2011 Census, Akhera village had a total population of 1,348 people, including 697 males and 651 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.73%, with male literacy at 78.04% and female literacy at 59.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,045.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhera

Akhera 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 Akhera

Akhera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chakraj Mal, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nahraur to Akhera is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Akhera is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akhera

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

Health Facilities in Akhera

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

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