Arkhisma - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Arkhisma is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 25.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Khisma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arkhisma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arkhisma is 321992. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.7 hectares and falls under the 741501 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Arkhisma

According to the 2011 Census, Arkhisma village had a total population of 1,964 people, including 987 males and 977 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.25%, with male literacy at 75.31% and female literacy at 65.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,288, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 507.

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

Nearby Villages of Arkhisma

Arkhisma 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 Arkhisma

Arkhisma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Arkhisma is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Arkhisma is about 25.8 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 Arkhisma

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

Health Facilities in Arkhisma

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

FAQs about Arkhisma