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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Albandha village has a total population of 2,087 people, consisting of 1,077 males and 1,010 females. The village has 505 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,494 literate and 593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 953 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Albandha are given below:

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