Akabpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Akabpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 39.5 km from Chinsura. Bhastara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akabpur is 324670. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.3 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Akabpur

As per Census 2011, Akabpur village has a total population of 1,272 people, consisting of 649 males and 623 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 766 literate and 506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 289 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Akabpur

Akabpur 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 Akabpur

Akabpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Akabpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Akabpur is about 39.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akabpur

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

Health Facilities in Akabpur

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

FAQs about Akabpur