Anandapur - Gangajalghati, Bankura

Anandapur is a village situated in the Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. Nityanandapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anandapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anandapur is 326202. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.23 hectares and falls under the 722143 pincode. Durgapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Anandapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barjora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Anandapur

According to the 2011 Census, Anandapur village had a total population of 545 people, including 277 males and 268 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.42%, with male literacy at 74.65% and female literacy at 30.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Anandapur

Anandapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Anandapur

Anandapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Durgapur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Durgapur to Anandapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anandapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Anandapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Anandapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Anandapur village are given below:

FAQs about Anandapur