Akanda Beria - Kaliganj, Nadia

Akanda Beria is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 52.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gobra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akanda Beria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akanda Beria is 321371. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.82 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Akanda Beria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akanda Beria

According to the 2011 Census, Akanda Beria village had a total population of 2,958 people, including 1,537 males and 1,421 females, living in 748 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.76%, with male literacy at 64.66% and female literacy at 54.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Akanda Beria

Akanda Beria 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 Akanda Beria

Public transport in the Akanda Beria is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Katwa, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Akanda Beria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Akanda Beria is about 52.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akanda Beria

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

Health Facilities in Akanda Beria

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

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