Akauna - Salempur, Deoria

Akauna is a village situated in the Salempur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Salempur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Kapuri Ekauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akauna is 191415. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.27 hectares and falls under the 274304 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Akauna 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 Salempur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Akauna

According to the 2011 Census, Akauna village had a total population of 1,118 people, including 603 males and 515 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.99%, with male literacy at 89.71% and female literacy at 70.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Akauna

Akauna 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 Akauna

Akauna 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 Deoraha Baba Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Akauna is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Akauna is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akauna

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

Health Facilities in Akauna

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

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