Achhaipara - Illambazar, Birbhum

Achhaipara is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 39.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Belati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achhaipara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achhaipara is 318018. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.63 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Achhaipara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Achhaipara

As per Census 2011, Achhaipara village has a total population of 1,073 people, consisting of 551 males and 522 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 652 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 209 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,073551522
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1287256
Scheduled Castes (SC)262134128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)209107102
Literate Population652352300
Illiterate Population421199222

Nearby Villages of Achhaipara

Achhaipara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarishpurWest1.06 km
DhallaSouth1.26 km
SaldangaSouth-East1.44 km
PratappurSouth-West1.63 km
Purbba NarayanpurNorth1.75 km
RuppurEast2.25 km
MatikonaNorth-West2.25 km
MurandihiWest2.35 km
BeloaSouth-West2.96 km
NanasolWest3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Achhaipara

Achhaipara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Achhaipara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Achhaipara is about 39.4 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 Achhaipara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Achhaipara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Achhaipara

Where is Achhaipara located?

Achhaipara village is located in Illambazar Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Achhaipara?

The Gram Panchayat of Achhaipara is Belati.

What is the pincode of Achhaipara?

The pincode of Achhaipara is 731214.

What is the population of Achhaipara?

Achhaipara has a total population of 1,073, including 551 males and 522 females.

How many households are there in Achhaipara?

There are 263 households in Achhaipara.

What is the literacy rate in Achhaipara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Achhaipara is 60.76%. Male literacy is 63.88% and female literacy is 57.47%.