Where is Akala village located?
Akala is in Chotila Taluka of Surendranagar district in Gujarat, India.
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.
Village Code512371
Population849
Households161
Area897.47 hectares
Nearest TownChotila
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density94.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.18%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share39.7%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
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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.
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 5 | 62% |
| CRM | 3 | 38% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.