Akalpur - Gazole, Malda

Akalpur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17 km from Gazole and around 32.8 km from English Bazar. Bairgachhi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akalpur is 312506. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.54 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Akalpur

As per Census 2011, Akalpur village has a total population of 2,728 people, consisting of 1,419 males and 1,309 females. The village has 582 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,438 literate and 1,290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,515 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Akalpur

Akalpur 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 Akalpur

Akalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahananda Bge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Akalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Akalpur is about 32.8 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 Akalpur

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

Health Facilities in Akalpur

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

FAQs about Akalpur