Aknapur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Aknapur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Tarakeswar and around 44.4 km from Chinsura. Baligori-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aknapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aknapur is 324477. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.9 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshwar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Aknapur

According to the 2011 Census, Aknapur village had a total population of 2,096 people, including 1,056 males and 1,040 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.38%, with male literacy at 81.13% and female literacy at 65.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 657, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Nearby Villages of Aknapur

Aknapur 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 Aknapur

Aknapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshwar to Aknapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Aknapur is about 44.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aknapur

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

Health Facilities in Aknapur

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

FAQs about Aknapur