Indian Village Directory

Akala Village

Akala is an inhabited village in Chotila Taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 512371, the Census 2011 record lists 849 people in 161 households and the reported area is 897.47 hectares. The local references include Hirasar Gram Panchayat, Chotila CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chotila at about 10 km.

In short:

Akala is a village in Chotila Taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 512371 and 849 people in 161 households.

Village Code512371
Population849
Households161
Area897.47 hectares
Nearest TownChotila

Detailed village profile

Akala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 849 people, 897.47 hectares of reported area and Chotila as the nearest town reference for Akala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Gujarat
District Surendranagar
Taluka Chotila
CD Block Chotila
Gram Panchayat HIRASAR
  • Akala falls under Chotila Taluka in Surendranagar district, Gujarat.
  • The Census village code is 512371.
  • The record lists 849 people living in 161 households.
  • The reported village area is 897.47 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chotila.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Akala
Census Village Code
512371
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
Surendranagar
District Census Code
475
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chotila
Sub-district Census Code
03794
CD Block
Chotila
Gram Panchayat
Hirasar
Households
161
Population
849
Male Population
434
Female Population
415
Sex Ratio
956.22
Area
897.47 hectares
Area
8.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Chotila
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
363520
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 94.6 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.27 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.18% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 39.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Akala in the official administrative record. Census village code 512371, Hirasar Gram Panchayat and Chotila CD Block.

State Census Code
24
District Census Code
475
Sub-district Census Code
03794
Village Census Code
512371
CD Block Code
0073
Gram Panchayat Code
63
CD Block Name
Chotila
Gram Panchayat Name
Hirasar

Location and Distance

Chotila is the nearest town listed for Akala, about 10 km away. Surendranagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 75 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chotila
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Surendranagar
Distance from District Headquarter
75 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chotila
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Chotila
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
897.47 hectares
Area
8.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 849 people in 161 households, with 434 male residents and 415 female residents. The average household size is 5.27, and SC share is 5.18% and ST share is 0% for Akala. Population density works out to about 94.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
161
Total Population
849
Male Population
434
Female Population
415
Sex Ratio
956.22
Average Household Size
5.27
SC Population
44
SC Male Population
22
SC Female Population
22
SC Population Share
5.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Akala list 1 government primary 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
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Akala include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.03 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
304.24 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Akala include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Akala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Akala is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Akala show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Pearlmillet/Bajra and Mung Bean, net sown area is 766.31 hectares and irrigated land is 304.24 hectares (39.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pearlmillet/Bajra
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mung Bean
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
65 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
64.13 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
766.31
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
462.07 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
304.24

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Akala

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
8
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 62%
CRM 3 38%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 38%
Bank of Baroda 2 25%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 25%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 12%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 363520 Surendranagar Chotila Chotila (M) Shastrinagar Road National Highway No.8 Chotila, Surendranagar, Gujarat, 363520
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 363520 Surendranagar Chotila Chotila (M) National Highway 8a, Chotila, Dist. Surendranagar, Gujarat - 363520. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Near Apmc Building, Sho…
ICICI Bank Limited ATM 363520 Surendranagar Chotila Kumbhara Opp. Ajmera Petrol Pump, National Highway, Kumbhara, Gujarat - 363520 ICICI Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Shop No. 18, 19, 20…
State Bank of India ATM 363520 Surendranagar Chotila Chotila (M) Than Road Parshvanath Complex Chotila, Surendranagar, Gujarat, 363520
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 363520 Surendranagar Chotila Chotila (M) National Highway 8a, Chotila, Dist. Surendranagar, Gujarat - 363520. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Near Apmc Building, Sho…
State Bank of India ATM 363520 Surendranagar Chotila Bamanbore Bamanbore-363520 Sri Ghelabhai's Hou;bazar Rd;bamanbore-363520, Chotila Tq, Surendranagar, Gujarat, 363520
Bank of Baroda CRM 363520 Surendranagar Chotila Chotila (M) Shastrinagar Road National Highway No.8 Chotila, Surendranagar, Gujarat, 363520
State Bank of India CRM 363520 Surendranagar Chotila Chotila (M) Than Road Parshvanath Complex Chotila, Surendranagar, Gujarat, 363520

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 Akala village located?

Akala is in Chotila Taluka of Surendranagar district in Gujarat, India.

Which district is Akala village in?

Akala village is in Surendranagar district.

Which state is Akala village in?

Akala village is in Gujarat.

Which taluka is Akala under?

Akala comes under Chotila Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Akala?

The Census village code of Akala is 512371.

Which Gram Panchayat is Akala under?

Akala is listed under HIRASAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chotila.

What is the population of Akala village?

The village record lists 849 people and 161 households for Akala.

How many households are in Akala village?

The village record lists 161 households for Akala.

What is the male and female population of Akala?

The record lists 434 male residents and 415 female residents for Akala.

What is the sex ratio of Akala village?

The sex ratio of Akala is 956.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Akala village?

The reported geographical area of Akala is 897.47 hectares.

What is the population density of Akala village?

The approximate population density of Akala is 94.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Akala?

The nearest town listed for Akala is Chotila, about 10 km away.

How far is Akala from the district headquarters?

Akala is about 75 km from Surendranagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Akala from the sub-district headquarters?

Akala is about 10 km from Chotila, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Akala?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Akala.

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

For Akala, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Pearlmillet/Bajra and Mung Bean, net sown area is 766.31 hectares and irrigated land is 304.24 hectares.

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

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Akala. These records include 4 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.