# Akodia, Shajapur (Madhya Pradesh) – Town Population & History

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Town · Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh 

# Akodia

Akodia is a town in Shujalpur sub-district of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh (nagar panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **11,652 people** in 2,247 households. Literacy was 77.1%.

- 11,652people (2011)
- 2,247households
- 77.1%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Akodia

■ Akodia · ■ Shajapur urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****77.1%**

**80.3%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****932**

**941

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****988**

**920

Working population ****41.4%**

**35.1%

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 Akodia

Of every 100 households in Akodia in 2011, 92 had electricity, 55 a toilet at home and 35 cooked with LPG; 66 had a mobile phone, 21 a two-wheeler and 4 a car.

■ Akodia · ■ Shajapur urban average

Electricity for lighting ****92%**

**94%

Toilet within the home ****55%**

**67%

No toilet (open defecation) ****43%**

**29%

Tap water ****71%**

**67%

Drinking water within premises ****34%**

**48%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****35%**

**47%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****63%**

**50%

Use banking services ****46%**

**53%

Television ****56%**

**65%

Mobile phone ****66%**

**70%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**2%

Two-wheeler ****21%**

**28%

Car / jeep / van ****4%**

**4%

None of these assets ****18%**

**14%

Own their home ****88%**

**80%

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 Akodia work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 2,104 (44%) · **■** Household industry 107 (2%) · **■** Farming 1,341 (28%) · **■** Marginal 1,275 (26%)

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 Akodia changed?

From 5,125 in 1971 to 11,652 in 2011.

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

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

## Akodia in numbers and road distances

- Density599 per km²
- Growth 2001–201111.8%
- Annual rainfall854 mm
- Temperature range7 °C to 47 °C

### Road distances

- Bhopal (state capital)105 km by road
- Shajapur (district HQ)58 km by road
- Bhopal (city of 1 lakh+)105 km by road
- Indore (city of 5 lakh+)158 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 Akodia

### Civic services

- Pucca roads9 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets1,181
- Water storage350 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes1,403
- Electricity — industry90

### Hospitals

- ●Dispensaries1 · 10 beds · 2 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 2 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt · 12 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt · 1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- Co-operative banks2

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

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Akodia

- Banks2 in Akodia
- ATMs1 in Akodia
- Petrol pumps2 in Akodia
- Colleges and universities2 in Akodia
- Police stations2 in Akodia

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Akodia ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-1/) 808 168 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-2/) 658 119 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-3/) 1,125 201 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-4/) 881 187 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-5/) 754 150 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-6/) 858 154 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-7/) 915 189 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-8/) 960 187 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-9/) 802 140 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-10/) 562 117 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-11/) 782 171 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-12/) 488 96 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-13/) 522 95 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-14/) 717 117 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shajapur/shujalpur/akodia/ward-15/) 820 156 

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.

## Know before you go: Akodia

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) · Bhopal76 km
- Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR) · Indore110 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:57, sunset around 17:39).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Akodia?11,652 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Akodia in?Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh
- What was the population of Akodia in 1971?5,125
- How many wards does Akodia have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Akodia?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Akodia?Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 76 km in a straight line