Akipur

Akipur is a village located in Basirhat Ii subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. Barasat and Basirhat are the district & sub-district headquarters of Akipur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Champapukur is the gram panchayat of Akipur village.

Here you can discover what makes Akipur unique in its vibrant Basirhat Ii-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Akipur’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 Akipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Akipur is 323618. The village spans a total geographical area of 355.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743291. Basirhat is nearest town to Akipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Akipur 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 Basirhat Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Akipur

Population of Akipur

According to the 2011 Census, Akipur has a total population of about 3,782, with approximately 1,940 males and 1,842 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 451 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.48%, with male literacy at about 68.25% and female literacy near 66.67%. There are around 833 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Akipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Akipur

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

Nearby Villages of Akipur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Akipur