Akwara - Bighapur, Unnao

Akwara is a village situated in the Bighapur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bighapur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Paharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akwara is 142919. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.89 hectares and falls under the 209864 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town.

Akwara 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 Bhagwantnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Unnao Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akwara

According to the 2011 Census, Akwara village had a total population of 637 people, including 294 males and 343 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.57%, with male literacy at 87.64% and female literacy at 65.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population637294343
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683533
Scheduled Castes (SC)273120153
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population430227203
Illiterate Population20767140

Nearby Villages of Akwara

Akwara 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)
PaharpurNorth-East1.06 km
BajpaikheraSouth-West1.08 km
SairampurWest1.22 km
PatariEast1.24 km
Ajiti KheraNorth-West1.73 km
Pithai Khera Sangam KheraSouth1.73 km
BirarmauWest1.82 km
GobarahaSouth-East1.89 km
Bhaiya KheraNorth-East2.07 km
Gosai KheraNorth-West2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akwara

Akwara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Takia, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Unnao to Akwara is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akwara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Akwara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Akwara

Where is Akwara located?

Akwara village is located in Bighapur Tehsil, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Akwara?

The Gram Panchayat of Akwara is Paharpur.

What is the pincode of Akwara?

The pincode of Akwara is 209864.

What is the population of Akwara?

Akwara had a total population of 637, including 294 males and 343 females.

How many households are there in Akwara?

Akwara had 117 households.

What is the literacy rate in Akwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akwara was 75.57%. Male literacy was 87.64% and female literacy was 65.48%.