Ankhola - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Ankhola is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from Prafullanagar and around 32.9 km from Barasat. Kumra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankhola is 322891. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.78 hectares and falls under the 743704 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ankhola

According to the 2011 Census, Ankhola village had a total population of 1,868 people, including 983 males and 885 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.06%, with male literacy at 88.24% and female literacy at 75.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,625, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankhola

Ankhola 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 Ankhola

Ankhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kankra Mirzanagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Ankhola is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ankhola is about 32.9 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 Ankhola

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

Health Facilities in Ankhola

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

FAQs about Ankhola