Achana Village
Achana is a revenue village in Pithampur tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It had a population of 1,261 in 243 households (Census 2011).
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1,261 souls. 243 homes.
Pithampur tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.
Achana today
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹6,100Manawar APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Chili Red₹18,100Kukshi APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Cotton₹8,700Dhamnod APMC · 15 Nov 2026
Achana at a glance
Achana is one of the larger villages of Pithampur tehsil — 29th of 181 by population, with 1,261 people in 243 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 68.0%, above Dhar district's 54.1% (Pithampur tehsil: 56.9%), while the sex ratio was 1,002 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 980. It falls under Achana gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 454774. The village covers 621 hectares — about 6.2 km², or roughly 203 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Nalchha Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 10 members (2017-18) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Achana is in the Achana (अचाना) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Achana
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Achana compares
By population, Achana ranks #29 of 181 inhabited villages in Pithampur tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Achana ranks
| Ranked by | Achana | In Dhar district | In Madhya Pradesh | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 1,261 | 495 of 1,477 (tied) | 13,205 of 51,903 (tied)above 75% | 866 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 243 | 479 of 1,477 | 15,103 of 51,903 (tied)above 71% | 165 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 68.1% | 222 of 1,477 (tied) | 20,294 of 51,903 (tied)above 61% | 50.5% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,002 per 1,000 males | 508 of 1,476 (tied) | 11,276 of 51,811 (tied)above 78% | 981 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.19 per household | 769 of 1,477 (tied) | 12,318 of 51,903 (tied)above 76% | 5.22 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 202.9 per km² | 762 of 1,477 | 25,316 of 50,614 (tied)above 50% | 207.3 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 46.2% | 1,063 of 1,477 (tied) | 31,730 of 51,903 (tied)above 39% | 50.4% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Achana
In Dhar district
- PagaraDharampuri, Dhar1,196 people · 66.4% literate · 987 per 1,000 · 5.20 per householdCompare →
- SagadiPithampur, Dhar1,079 people · 68.2% literate · 1,021 per 1,000 · 5.26 per householdCompare →
- Kalsada BuzurgDhar, Dhar1,332 people · 70.6% literate · 988 per 1,000 · 5.03 per householdCompare →
- BorliManawar, Dhar1,252 people · 64.4% literate · 1,006 per 1,000 · 5.35 per householdCompare →
- BhikanyakhediManawar, Dhar1,439 people · 66.2% literate · 1,007 per 1,000 · 4.96 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Madhya Pradesh
- KhairaBahari, Sidhi1,329 people · 67.7% literate · 993 per 1,000 · 5.23 per householdCompare →
- Pipaliya MitteshaGaroth, Mandsaur1,275 people · 67.5% literate · 1,002 per 1,000 · 5.31 per householdCompare →
- ParasthaniMultai, Betul1,298 people · 69.9% literate · 994 per 1,000 · 5.21 per householdCompare →
- KhandodaBadnagar, Ujjain1,237 people · 67.7% literate · 989 per 1,000 · 5.29 per householdCompare →
- MaltarKasrawad, Khargone (West Nimar)1,342 people · 67.7% literate · 991 per 1,000 · 5.08 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Achana had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 3 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 454774
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Madhya Pradesh's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+23.5%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,261Census 2011
- Male / female
- 630 / 631
- Households
- 243
- People per home
- 5.2
- Literacy rate
- 68.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 583
- Work participation
- 46.2%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Achana on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Achana. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Achana · 22.7893° N, 75.2895° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Achana
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Achana
Achana isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Pithampur tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices486 in Dhar district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
SHOP NO. UG 09-11, UG 42-44, FF 09-11 42-44, PITHAMPUR TRADE CENTER, CHHATRACHAAYA COLONY, SECTOR 1, PITHAMPUR
Bank · No map location — listed by district
CHHATRA CHHAYA COLONY MAIN GATE MHOW NEEMUC DIST DHAR MADHYA PRADESH 454775
Bank · No map location — listed by district
INDRASEN TOWER, MHOW-NEEMUCH ROAD OPPOSITE CHHATRACHAYA COLONY PITHAMPUR, DISTT. DHAR M P PIN 454775
Hospitals & clinics78 in Dhar district
Schools & anganwadis4 in Dhar district
Colleges & universities1 in Dhar district
Government offices1 in Dhar district
Temples25 in Dhar district
Churches2 in Dhar district
Mosques11 in Dhar district
Other places of worship11 in Dhar district
Transport8 in Dhar district
Agriculture services1 in Dhar district
Community places7 in Dhar district
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People often ask about Achana
Where is Achana located?
Achana is a village in Pithampur tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Achana in?
Achana is in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Achana belong to?
Achana comes under the Achana gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Achana?
The pincode of Achana, Pithampur, Dhar is 454774.
What is the population of Achana?
As per the 2011 Census, Achana had a population of 1,261 (630 males and 631 females).
How many households are there in Achana?
Achana had 243 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Achana?
Achana covers about 621 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Achana?
The literacy rate of Achana was 68.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Achana?
Achana had 1,002 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Achana in?
Achana is in the Nalchha development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Achana?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Achana is 474992 and its Census 2011 village code is 474992.
Which villages are near Achana?
Villages near Achana include Nagda (within ~15 km), Karod Khurd (within ~15 km), Palwada (within ~15 km), Chidawad (within ~15 km), Sanoli (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Achana in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Achana's Census 2011 population of 1,261 by Madhya Pradesh's official RGI projection (+23.5% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,560 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Achana?
The sarpanch of Achana has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 11.1 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Dhar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 15 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Manawar APMC | 6,000 | 6,100 | 6,100 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Chili Red · Dry | Dhamnod APMC | 19,500 | 23,500 | 20,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Chili Red · Red | Kukshi APMC | 18,100 | 18,100 | 18,100 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Chili Red · Red | Dhamnod APMC | 14,000 | 16,000 | 14,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cotton · Without Ginned Cotton | Badnawar APMC | 8,411 | 8,700 | 8,700 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cotton · H4 | Kukshi APMC | 8,500 | 9,100 | 9,100 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cotton · Without Ginned Cotton | Dhamnod APMC | 8,421 | 9,045 | 8,700 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cotton · Without Ginned Cotton | Gandhwani APMC | 8,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Achana's shops. Best mandi price near Achana →
Official dataAgmarknet, 15 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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