Anakha - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Anakha is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from Amdanga and around 24.7 km from Barasat. Maricha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anakha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anakha is 322988. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.85 hectares and falls under the 743711 pincode. Kachrapara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Anakha

According to the 2011 Census, Anakha village had a total population of 1,342 people, including 663 males and 679 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.20%, with male literacy at 82.15% and female literacy at 76.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 493.

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

Nearby Villages of Anakha

Anakha 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 Anakha

Anakha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kanchrapara Workshop Gate, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kachrapara to Anakha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Anakha is about 24.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anakha

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

Health Facilities in Anakha

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

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