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.
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Quick answer: 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
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
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.
CD BlockBen
Gram PanchayatAkauna
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density992.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.97 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.17%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.03%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share65.7%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
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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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
4 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| 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.