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Akhara is a village in the Tehsil Jagraon, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

Demographics
According to the 2001 Census,Akhara has a population of 6,000 people. Akhara was incorporated as a village but due to population growth the size of the village is approaching that of a small town.

History
Akhara can trace its beginning in the 17th Centuary. It was brought into limelight by Baba Sahib Singh Singh Bedi.

Rurka Kalan has a significant number of families with the "Samra", "Gill", "Baryar" and a few others like "Sandhu", "Sidhu", "Kaler" surname.

Location
Akhara lies on the Jagraon-Hathur road and situated at about 8 km from Jagraon. The nearest railway station to Akhara is Jagraon railway station at a distance of 6.5 km. Neighbouring villages include Roomi, Dholan, Kaonke Kalan, Bhamipura, and Dalla.

Transport
The nearest station to Akhara is Jagraon Railway Station, situated on the main line between Ludhiana and Ferozpur. Regular state government owned Punjab Roadways (Jagraon Depot), Pepsu Transport(PRTC), private bus services operate between Jagraon-Hathur, Jagraon-Barnala, Jagraon-Sangrur, Jagraon-Bilaspur through this village (Akhara. Also three wheeler Tempo service operate between Jagraon and Manuke through Akhara. For a personal service, a minivan taxi service can be hired from the Goraya Road Bus Stop.

The nearest international airport is Amritsar about 120 km away, other inernational airport is in New DelhiLudhiana situated at 350 km. Other airports are Sahnewal Airport near Ludhiana and a military air base is at Halwara, about 15 km from Akhara.

Youth Services Club
Youthy Services Club(Registered) is a social organization working towards a better & educated society. Their aim is to improve literacy, eradicate poverty, abolish child labour, uplift and instill confidence among the weaker sections of the society. This NGO focus on assessing individual strengths and needs, setting personal goals and encouraging young talent towards sports and games by providing an conducive environment that encourages growth and development.

Education
There are two schools located in the village. . Established in 1975.

Noticeable Residents
A Singh, is a resident of the village, who takes part in the villages social activities and functions.

Singh, a well known and respected Kabaddi Player, returned to