Akamba - Illambazar, Birbhum

Akamba is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 43.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Joydev-kenduli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akamba is 317975. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.38 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Akamba

According to the 2011 Census, Akamba village had a total population of 1,119 people, including 574 males and 545 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.47%, with male literacy at 80.93% and female literacy at 65.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Akamba

Akamba 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 Akamba

Akamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajbandh, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Akamba is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Akamba is about 43.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akamba

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

Health Facilities in Akamba

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

FAQs about Akamba