Akcha - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Akcha is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 74.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akcha is 310413. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.74 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Akcha

According to the 2011 Census, Akcha village had a total population of 711 people, including 364 males and 347 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.88%, with male literacy at 49.52% and female literacy at 40.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 489, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Akcha

Akcha 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 Akcha

Akcha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Akcha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Akcha is about 74.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akcha

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

Health Facilities in Akcha

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

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