| Akingam | |
| Native Name Lang: | Kashmiri language |
| Pushpin Map: | India Jammu and Kashmir#India |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Coordinates: | 33.7°N 75.33°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | Union territory |
| Subdivision Name1: | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Subdivision Type2: | Division |
| Subdivision Name2: | Kashmir |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Anantnag |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Elevation M: | 1950 |
| Population Total: | 5007 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi, English[1] [2] |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code: | 192201 |
| Registration Plate: | JK03 |
Akingam is a village in South Kashmir in the Anantnag district, in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is at a distance of approximately 14.2km (08.8miles) from the Lal Chowk along a route passing through the tourist resorts of Achabal and Kokernag. In revenue records, the village of Akingam is still called Maqan Shiva Bhagwati. The adjacent villages are Mohripura, Hiller, Badasgam, Hardpora and Badoora.
As of the 2011 Census of India, there were 5,007 people, 2,026 workers and 755 families residing in Akingam. There were 2,579 males and 2,428 females. 17.93% of Akingam's total population, 898 people, were children aged 0–6.[3]
The average sex ratio of Akingam was 941 females to 1,000 males, higher than the average of Jammu and Kashmir which was 889:1000. The child sex ratio of Akingam was lower than Jammu and Kashmir's average at 848:1000 to 862:1000.
In 2011, the literacy rate of Akingam was 67.41% whereas the literacy rate of Jammu and Kashmir was 67.16%. Akingam's male literacy rate was 76.40% while the female literacy rate was 58.09%.
| particulars | total | male | female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| total no. of houses | 755 | - | - | |
| population | 5007 | 2759 | 2428 | |
| child(0-6) | 898 | 486 | 412 | |
| schedule caste | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| schedule tribe | 339 | 184 | 155 | |
| literacy | 67.41 % | 76.40 % | 58.09 % | |
| total workers | 2026 | 1276 | 750 | |
| main worker | 944 | - | - | |
| marginal worker | 1082 | 468 | 614 |
The Govt. Higher Secondary School Akingam is located at a distance of (approx.) from main chowk Akingam, on the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range
The Govt. Primary Health Center (PHC) Akingam is 20 meters away from main chowk Akingam
Jammu and Kashmir Bank branch is also located in the main chowk of Akingam. Its IFSC code is JAKA0AKNGAM. Moreover, there is also a post office, veterinary and sheep department office present in the village.
Akingam had status of tourist village by government of Jammu and Kashmir with a well established tourist center. Village Akingam used to have Kashmiri Pandits Bhand performers but they left the village in 1990. The people of Akingam are deeply Sufi and philosophical in outlook.
Akingam is surrounded by many heritage and sacred sites. Prominent ones include the temple of Goddess Shiva, the patron Goddess of Performing Arts, Ziyarat Sharief Sata Reshi Sahib and Ziyarat Shareef of the Islamic saint Shah-I-Asrar. It was given the status of tourist village by government of Jammu and Kashmir with a well established tourist center.
See main article: Shiva Bhagwati Temple Akingam. Famous Shrine of Jagad Amba Shri Shiva Bhagwati is situated at 240–250 meters (approx) from jammu and kashmir bank, Akingam.The shrine is located on the foothills of beautiful forest with devdar and vast pastures.
Shiva Bhagwati Asthapan is the oldest sacred place of the area.