Achalla is the capital of Awka North, a Local Government Area in Anambra State, south-central Nigeria. It comprises eight villages: Umudiani, Amukabia, Odawa, Umuogbe, Umunagu, Umuezede, Udezu and Amadim. Achalla current Monarch is HRH Igwe Alex Nwokedi(OON). However, the traditional monarchical heritage of Achalla is linked to the EZEORAH dynasty in Umuogbe village. Historically, Achalla is said to have migrated from Arochukwu kingdom in present day Abia state.