Akandara

Akandara is a village located in Kanksa subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.8km away from sub-district headquarter Kanksa. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Akandara village. As per 2009 stats, Molandighi is the gram panchayat of Akandara village.

Here you can discover what makes Akandara unique in its vibrant Kanksa-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Akandara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Akandara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Akandara is 318823. The village spans a total geographical area of 318.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713212. Durgapur is nearest town to Akandara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Akandara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Durgapur Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Akandara

Population of Akandara

According to the 2011 Census, Akandara has a total population of about 2,051, with approximately 1,094 males and 957 females. The sex ratio is around 874 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 266 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 634 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 246. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.04%, with male literacy at about 67.92% and female literacy near 53.19%. There are around 462 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Akandara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Akandara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Akandara. As per the 2011 stats, Akandara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Akandara

Knowing the nearby villages of Akandara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Akandara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akandara