Akchha

Akchha is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 45.7km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Sukdevpur is the gram panchayat of Akchha village.

Here you can discover what makes Akchha unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Akchha’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 Akchha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Akchha is 310601. The village spans a total geographical area of 115.74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Akchha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Akchha 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 Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Akchha

Population of Akchha

According to the 2011 Census, Akchha has a total population of about 905, with approximately 441 males and 464 females. The sex ratio is around 1052 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 119 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 781 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 119. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.44%, with male literacy at about 71.20% and female literacy near 50.22%. There are around 178 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Akchha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Akchha

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

Nearby Villages of Akchha

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Akchha