Akaipur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Akaipur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from Bongaon and around 58.4 km from Barasat. Akaipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akaipur is 322621. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.41 hectares and falls under the 743710 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Akaipur

According to the 2011 Census, Akaipur village had a total population of 2,979 people, including 1,522 males and 1,457 females, living in 700 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.49%, with male literacy at 87.51% and female literacy at 75.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,936, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Akaipur

Akaipur 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 Akaipur

Akaipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Akaipur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Akaipur is about 58.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akaipur

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

Health Facilities in Akaipur

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

FAQs about Akaipur