Acharul - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Acharul is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Udaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Acharul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Acharul is 310512. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Acharul

According to the 2011 Census, Acharul village had a total population of 729 people, including 379 males and 350 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.62%, with male literacy at 69.44% and female literacy at 46.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 717, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Acharul

Acharul 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 Acharul

Acharul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Acharul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Acharul is about 87.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Acharul

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

Health Facilities in Acharul

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

FAQs about Acharul