Ankapara - Haripal, Hooghly

Ankapara is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Khamar Chandi and around 34.9 km from Chinsura. Bandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankapara is 325387. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.58 hectares and falls under the 712407 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ankapara

According to the 2011 Census, Ankapara village had a total population of 1,080 people, including 533 males and 547 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.57%, with male literacy at 79.58% and female literacy at 67.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankapara

Ankapara 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 Ankapara

Ankapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Ankapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ankapara is about 34.9 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 Ankapara

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

Health Facilities in Ankapara

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

FAQs about Ankapara