Kakrol - Amta - II, Howrah

Kakrol is a village situated in the Amta - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.5 km from Amta and around 42.8 km from Howrah. Amragori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakrol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakrol is 332563. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.22 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kakrol

According to the 2011 Census, Kakrol village had a total population of 5,258 people, including 2,718 males and 2,540 females, living in 1,223 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.84%, with male literacy at 81.11% and female literacy at 70.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakrol

Kakrol 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 Kakrol

Kakrol 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 Ghoraghata, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kakrol is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kakrol is about 42.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakrol

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

Health Facilities in Kakrol

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

FAQs about Kakrol