Alakulipur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Alakulipur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Bongaon and around 58 km from Barasat. Gopalnagar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alakulipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alakulipur is 322608. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.61 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Alakulipur 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 Alakulipur

As per Census 2011, Alakulipur village has a total population of 1,330 people, consisting of 697 males and 633 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 845 literate and 485 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 250 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Alakulipur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Alakulipur

Alakulipur 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 Alakulipur

Alakulipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Alakulipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Alakulipur is about 58 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 Alakulipur

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

Health Facilities in Alakulipur

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

FAQs about Alakulipur