# Akoda, Bhind (Madhya Pradesh) – Town Population & History

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Town · Bhind, Madhya Pradesh 

# Akoda

Akoda is a town in Bhind sub-district of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh (nagar panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **12,534 people** in 1,739 households. Literacy was 77.3%.

- 12,534people (2011)
- 1,739households
- 77.3%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Akoda

■ Akoda · ■ Bhind urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****77.3%**

**78.8%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****826**

**865

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****839**

**848

Working population ****27.6%**

**26.6%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Akoda

Of every 100 households in Akoda in 2011, 31 had electricity, 35 a toilet at home and 7 cooked with LPG; 70 had a mobile phone, 19 a two-wheeler and 1 a car.

■ Akoda · ■ Bhind urban average

Electricity for lighting ****31%**

**79%

Toilet within the home ****35%**

**67%

No toilet (open defecation) ****65%**

**32%

Tap water ****11%**

**52%

Drinking water within premises ****13%**

**51%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****7%**

**40%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****92%**

**58%

Use banking services ****54%**

**58%

Television ****31%**

**57%

Mobile phone ****70%**

**70%

Computer with internet ****0%**

**1%

Two-wheeler ****19%**

**25%

Car / jeep / van ****1%**

**3%

None of these assets ****12%**

**11%

Own their home ****99%**

**90%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Akoda work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 413 (12%) · **■** Household industry 22 (1%) · **■** Farming 2,520 (73%) · **■** Marginal 501 (14%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Akoda changed?

From 7,593 in 1981 to 12,534 in 2011.

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Akoda in numbers and road distances

- Density414 per km²
- Growth 2001–201113.6%
- Annual rainfall625 mm
- Temperature range16 °C to 42 °C

### Road distances

- Bhopal (state capital)514 km by road
- Bhind (district HQ)12 km by road
- Bhind (city of 1 lakh+)12 km by road
- Gwalior (city of 5 lakh+)87 km by road
- Bhind (railway station)12 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Akoda

### Civic services

- Pucca roads12 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets1,002
- Water storage13,680 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes486
- Electricity — industry15

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools6 govt · 3 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** mustard oil.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Akoda ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-1/) 1,282 165 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-2/) 731 96 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-3/) 851 130 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-4/) 772 112 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-5/) 1,086 154 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-6/) 1,170 153 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-7/) 622 84 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-8/) 789 108 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-9/) 696 94 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-10/) 1,150 158 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-11/) 347 48 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-12/) 1,242 190 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-13/) 1,070 139 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-14/) 378 51 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/bhind/bhind/akoda/ward-15/) 348 57 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Akoda?12,534 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Akoda in?Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh
- What was the population of Akoda in 1981?7,593
- How many wards does Akoda have?15 census wards (2011)