Ahira

Ahira is a village located in Barasat I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.3km away from sub-district headquarter Chhota Jagulia (tehsildar office) and 7.6km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Ichhapur Nilganj is the gram panchayat of Ahira village.

Here you can discover what makes Ahira unique in its vibrant Barasat I-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Ahira’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ahira

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ahira is 323165. The village spans a total geographical area of 53.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 700126. Barasat is nearest town to Ahira village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ahira village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Madhyamgram Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barasat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ahira

Population of Ahira

According to the 2011 Census, Ahira has a total population of about 693, with approximately 349 males and 344 females. The sex ratio is around 985 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 66 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.63%, with male literacy at about 78.22% and female literacy near 77.03%. There are around 157 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ahira's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ahira

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ahira. As per the 2011 stats, Ahira had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ahira

Knowing the nearby villages of Ahira helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ahira.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ahira