Indian Village Directory

Akauna Village

Akauna is an inhabited village in Ben Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245014, the Census 2011 record lists 3,393 people in 568 households and the reported area is 342 hectares. The local references include Akauna Gram Panchayat, Ben CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 19 km.

In short:

Akauna is a village in Ben Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245014 and 3,393 people in 568 households.

Village Code245014
Population3,393
Households568
Area342 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif

Detailed village profile

Akauna at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,393 people, 342 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Akauna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Ben
CD Block Ben
Gram Panchayat Akauna
  • Akauna falls under Ben Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 245014.
  • The record lists 3,393 people living in 568 households.
  • The reported village area is 342 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Biharsharif.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Akauna
Census Village Code
245014
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ben
Sub-district Census Code
01393
CD Block
Ben
Gram Panchayat
Akauna
Households
568
Population
3,393
Male Population
1,792
Female Population
1,601
Sex Ratio
893.42
Area
342 hectares
Area
3.42 sq km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
803117
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 992.11 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.97 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.17% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.03% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 65.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Akauna in the official administrative record. Census village code 245014, Akauna Gram Panchayat and Ben CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01393
Village Census Code
245014
CD Block Code
0381
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Ben
Gram Panchayat Name
Akauna

Location and Distance

Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Akauna, about 19 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 19 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ben
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
19 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Biharsharif
Distance within State/UT
19 km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
342 hectares
Area
3.42 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,393 people in 568 households, with 1,792 male residents and 1,601 female residents. The average household size is 5.97, and SC share is 24.17% and ST share is 0.03% for Akauna. Population density works out to about 992.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
568
Total Population
3,393
Male Population
1,792
Female Population
1,601
Sex Ratio
893.42
Average Household Size
5.97
SC Population
820
SC Male Population
429
SC Female Population
391
SC Population Share
24.17
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.03
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Akauna list 3 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Akauna. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Akauna include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Akauna include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Akauna include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Akauna is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Akauna show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 272.4 hectares and irrigated land is 178.9 hectares (65.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
69.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
272.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
93.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
178.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
174.1 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Akauna

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
Union Bank of India 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Gola Bazar Road Teen Muhani Shivkant Singh Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117
State Bank of India ATM 803117 Nalanda Bihar Biharsharif (M Corp.) Main Road Silao Sbi Silao Branch, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117
Union Bank of India ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Gola Road Silao Branch Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117
State Bank of India ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Tinmuhani Gola Road on Nh 82 Sri Ram Complex Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Akauna village located?

Akauna is in Ben Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Akauna village in?

Akauna village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Akauna village in?

Akauna village is in Bihar.

Which block is Akauna under?

Akauna comes under Ben Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Akauna?

The Census village code of Akauna is 245014.

Which Gram Panchayat is Akauna under?

Akauna is listed under Akauna Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ben.

What is the population of Akauna village?

The village record lists 3,393 people and 568 households for Akauna.

How many households are in Akauna village?

The village record lists 568 households for Akauna.

What is the male and female population of Akauna?

The record lists 1,792 male residents and 1,601 female residents for Akauna.

What is the sex ratio of Akauna village?

The sex ratio of Akauna is 893.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Akauna village?

The reported geographical area of Akauna is 342 hectares.

What is the population density of Akauna village?

The approximate population density of Akauna is 992.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Akauna?

The nearest town listed for Akauna is Biharsharif, about 19 km away.

How far is Akauna from the district headquarters?

Akauna is about 19 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Akauna from the sub-district headquarters?

Akauna is about 12 km from Ben, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Akauna?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Akauna.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Akauna?

For Akauna, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 272.4 hectares and irrigated land is 178.9 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Akauna?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Akauna. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.