Arakul - Arambag, Hooghly

Arakul is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.4 km from Arambag and around 66.6 km from Chinsura. Arandi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arakul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arakul is 324374. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.25 hectares and falls under the 712412 pincode. Arabag is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Arakul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Arakul

According to the 2011 Census, Arakul village had a total population of 466 people, including 226 males and 240 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.95%, with male literacy at 86.43% and female literacy at 77.50%.

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

Nearby Villages of Arakul

Arakul 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 Arakul

Arakul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arabag to Arakul is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Arakul is about 66.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arakul

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

Health Facilities in Arakul

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

FAQs about Arakul