Akniwa - Konch, Jalaun

Akniwa is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Akniwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akniwa is 151853. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.81 hectares and falls under the 285201 pincode. Konch is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Akniwa

As per Census 2011, Akniwa village has a total population of 2,097 people, consisting of 1,182 males and 915 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 774 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,446 literate and 651 illiterate residents. Additionally, 859 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0971,182915
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251150101
Scheduled Castes (SC)859482377
Literate Population1,446896550
Illiterate Population651286365

Nearby Villages of Akniwa

Akniwa 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)
JawakpuraNorth-East0.63 km
Babu PuraSouth0.64 km
Katkri BuzurgWest1.27 km
KatkribhimNorth-West1.44 km
Katkri BhojNorth-West1.46 km
KanasiSouth1.53 km
DhanauriSouth-East1.55 km
BarhaSouth-East1.63 km
KanhriWest1.67 km
Sikri BuzargNorth2.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akniwa

Akniwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 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 Konch to Akniwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Akniwa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akniwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Akniwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Akniwa

Where is Akniwa located?

Akniwa village is located in Konch Tehsil, Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akniwa?

Akniwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Akniwa?

The pincode of Akniwa is 285201.

What is the population of Akniwa?

Akniwa has a total population of 2,097, including 1,182 males and 915 females.

How many households are there in Akniwa?

There are 354 households in Akniwa.

What is the literacy rate in Akniwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akniwa is 68.96%. Male literacy is 75.80% and female literacy is 60.11%.