Akandanga - Nakashipara, Nadia

Akandanga is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Majhergram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akandanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akandanga is 321433. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.73 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Akandanga

According to the 2011 Census, Akandanga village had a total population of 1,800 people, including 892 males and 908 females, living in 448 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.68%, with male literacy at 57.37% and female literacy at 52.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Akandanga

Akandanga 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 Akandanga

Akandanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agradwip, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Akandanga is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Akandanga is about 42 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 Akandanga

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

Health Facilities in Akandanga

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

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