Ankul - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Ankul is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Shyampur and around 43.2 km from Howrah. Kharuberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankul is 333237. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.32 hectares and falls under the 711312 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Ankul

As per Census 2011, Ankul village has a total population of 2,203 people, consisting of 1,114 males and 1,089 females. The village has 533 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,516 literate and 687 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankul

Ankul 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 Ankul

Ankul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamluk, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Ankul is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ankul is about 43.2 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 Ankul

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

Health Facilities in Ankul

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

FAQs about Ankul