Atkula - Pandua, Hooghly

Atkula is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Pandua and around 36.6 km from Chinsura. Simlagarhvitasin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atkula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atkula is 324801. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.65 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Atkula

According to the 2011 Census, Atkula village had a total population of 423 people, including 192 males and 231 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,203 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.87%, with male literacy at 80.68% and female literacy at 64.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 213.

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

Nearby Villages of Atkula

Atkula 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 Atkula

Atkula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bainchigram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Atkula is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Atkula is about 36.6 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 Atkula

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

Health Facilities in Atkula

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

FAQs about Atkula