Indian Village Directory

Akura Village

Akura is an inhabited village in Simdega Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376422, the Census 2011 record lists 228 people in 43 households and the reported area is 59 hectares. The local references include Biru Gram Panchayat, Simdega CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 18 km.

In short:

Akura is a village in Simdega Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376422 and 228 people in 43 households.

Village Code376422
Population228
Households43
Area59 hectares
Nearest TownSimdega

Detailed village profile

Akura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 228 people, 59 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Akura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Simdega
Sub-district Simdega
CD Block Simdega
Gram Panchayat BIRU
  • Akura falls under Simdega Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 376422.
  • The record lists 228 people living in 43 households.
  • The reported village area is 59 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Akura
Census Village Code
376422
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Simdega
Sub-district Census Code
02718
CD Block
Simdega
Gram Panchayat
Biru
Households
43
Population
228
Male Population
114
Female Population
114
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
59 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Simdega
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
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 386.44 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.3 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 23.68% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 25.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Akura in the official administrative record. Census village code 376422, Biru Gram Panchayat and Simdega CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02718
Village Census Code
376422
CD Block Code
0224
CD Block Name
Simdega
Gram Panchayat Name
Biru

Location and Distance

Simdega is the nearest town listed for Akura, about 18 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
59 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 228 people in 43 households, with 114 male residents and 114 female residents. The average household size is 5.3, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 23.68% for Akura. Population density works out to about 386.44 people per sq km.

Total Households
43
Total Population
228
Male Population
114
Female Population
114
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
5.3
ST Population
54
ST Male Population
30
ST Female Population
24
ST Population Share
23.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.6 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Akura is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 17 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Akura show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 49.74 hectares and irrigated land is 12.48 hectares (25.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.75
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.46 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.45 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
49.74
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
41.38 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.48
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.43 hectares

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 Akura

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
19
Banks in Matched Records
14
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 12 63%
CRM 7 37%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 21%
Bank of India 2 11%
Union Bank of India 2 11%
Axis Bank Limited 1 5.3%
Bank of Baroda 1 5.3%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Nh 143 First Floor, Maharaja Complex, Ward No. 4 Simdega, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Canara Bank ATM 835228 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Simdega Shanti Bhawan Hospital, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835228
Bank of Baroda ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Simdega Prince Chowk Simdega, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Bank of India ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Main Road, Islampur, Simdega College More Simdega, C/O-Manan Khan Beside New Life Medical, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Central Bank of India ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Main Road Prince Chowk Prince Chowk, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Express Printers, Main Road Simdega, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Simdega Idbi Bank Ltd, Biru Bhawan, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Indian Bank ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Simdega Allahabad Bank, Main Road, Simdega - 835223, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223

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 Akura village located?

Akura is in Simdega Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Akura village in?

Akura village is in Simdega district.

Which state is Akura village in?

Akura village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Akura under?

Akura comes under Simdega Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Akura?

The Census village code of Akura is 376422.

Which Gram Panchayat is Akura under?

Akura is listed under BIRU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Simdega.

What is the population of Akura village?

The village record lists 228 people and 43 households for Akura.

How many households are in Akura village?

The village record lists 43 households for Akura.

What is the male and female population of Akura?

The record lists 114 male residents and 114 female residents for Akura.

What is the sex ratio of Akura village?

The sex ratio of Akura is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Akura village?

The reported geographical area of Akura is 59 hectares.

What is the population density of Akura village?

The approximate population density of Akura is 386.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Akura?

The nearest town listed for Akura is Simdega, about 18 km away.

How far is Akura from the district headquarters?

Akura is about 18 km from Simdega, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Akura from the sub-district headquarters?

Akura is about 18 km from Simdega, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Akura, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 49.74 hectares and irrigated land is 12.48 hectares.

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

The page shows 19 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Akura. These records include 14 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Akura.

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.