Akorha - Pindra, Varanasi

Akorha is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Akodha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akorha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akorha is 208540. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.54 hectares and falls under the 221201 pincode.

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

Population of Akorha

According to the 2011 Census, Akorha village had a total population of 1,930 people, including 906 males and 1,024 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 1,130 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.05%, with male literacy at 91.47% and female literacy at 70.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Akorha

Akorha 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 Akorha

Akorha 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 Kapseti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Varanasi to Akorha is about 40 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 Akorha

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

Health Facilities in Akorha

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

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