Akna - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Akna is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.9 km from Chinsurah and around 6.2 km from Chinsura. Kodalia-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akna is 325085. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.5 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Akna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akna

According to the 2011 Census, Akna village had a total population of 571 people, including 295 males and 276 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.02%, with male literacy at 87.82% and female literacy at 77.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Akna

Akna 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 Akna

Akna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hooghly, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Akna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Akna is about 6.2 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akna

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

Health Facilities in Akna

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

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