Albandha - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Albandha is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 30.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sarpalehana-albandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Albandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Albandha is 317765. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.54 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Albandha

According to the 2011 Census, Albandha village had a total population of 2,087 people, including 1,077 males and 1,010 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.26%, with male literacy at 83.81% and female literacy at 72.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 953, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Albandha

Albandha 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 Albandha

Albandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Albandha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Albandha is about 30.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Albandha

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

Health Facilities in Albandha

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

FAQs about Albandha