Angarpukuria - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Angarpukuria is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.2 km from Bongaon and around 57.2 km from Barasat. Ghatbour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Angarpukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Angarpukuria is 322552. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.41 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Angarpukuria 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 Angarpukuria

As per Census 2011, Angarpukuria village has a total population of 1,034 people, consisting of 546 males and 488 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 804 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 897 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Angarpukuria

Angarpukuria 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 Angarpukuria

Angarpukuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pancheberia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Angarpukuria is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Angarpukuria is about 57.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Angarpukuria

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

Health Facilities in Angarpukuria

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

FAQs about Angarpukuria