Akchha - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Akchha is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 45.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Sukdevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akchha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akchha is 310601. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.74 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Akchha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akchha

As per Census 2011, Akchha village has a total population of 905 people, consisting of 441 males and 464 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 547 literate and 358 illiterate residents. Additionally, 781 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 119 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Akchha

Akchha 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 Akchha

Akchha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Akchha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Akchha is about 45.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akchha

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

Health Facilities in Akchha

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

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