Akna

Akna is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Akna village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kuliana is the gram panchayat of Akna village.

Here you can discover what makes Akna unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Akna’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Akna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Akna is 340473. The village spans a total geographical area of 108.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Akna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Akna village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nayagram Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Akna

According to the 2011 Census, Akna has a total population of about 507, with approximately 267 males and 240 females. The sex ratio is around 898 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 51 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 56 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.65%, with male literacy at about 75.66% and female literacy near 58.75%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Akna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Akna

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Akna. As per the 2011 stats, Akna had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Akna

Knowing the nearby villages of Akna helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Akna.

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