Aknapur

Aknapur is a village located in Tarakeswar subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.3km away from sub-district headquarter Tarakeswar (tehsildar office) and 44.4km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Baligori I is the gram panchayat of Aknapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Aknapur unique in its vibrant Tarakeswar-Hugli region. You’ll see Aknapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Aknapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Aknapur is 324477. The village spans a total geographical area of 204.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712410. Tarakeshwar is nearest town to Aknapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Aknapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Aknapur

According to the 2011 Census, Aknapur has a total population of about 2,096, with approximately 1,056 males and 1,040 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 188 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 657 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 350. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.79%, with male literacy at about 73.67% and female literacy near 59.81%. There are around 523 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Aknapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Aknapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Aknapur. As per the 2011 stats, Aknapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Aknapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Aknapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Aknapur.

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