Ankhola

Ankhola is a village located in Habra I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.6km away from sub-district headquarter Prafullanagar (tehsildar office) and 32.9km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Kumra is the gram panchayat of Ankhola village.

Ankhola has its own place in the vibrant North Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Ankhola

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ankhola is 322891. The village spans a total geographical area of 116.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743704. Habra is nearest town to Ankhola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ankhola 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 Habra 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 Ankhola

The Map data on this website is provided by Google Maps, a free online map service one can access and view in a web browser.

Population of Ankhola

Below is a concise population overview of Ankhola as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,868 983 885
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 157 82 75
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,625 865 760
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 1,404 795 609
Illiterate Population 464 188 276

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Ankhola village:

  • The total population of Ankhola village is around 1,868, including approximately 983 males and 885 females, with a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 157 children aged 0–6 years in Ankhola village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Ankhola village has 1,625 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Ankhola village is about 75.16%, with male literacy at 80.87% and female literacy at 68.81%.
  • There are around 412 households in Ankhola village.

Connectivity of Ankhola

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Ankhola

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

Tunighata Kashipur Boyerghata Kumra Panchghara Simulpur Nangla Baugachhi Rajballabhpur Uludanga Ranidanga

Frequently Asked Questions about Ankhola

Where is Ankhola located?
Ankhola village is situated in Habra I Subdivision, within the North Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ankhola?
The Gram Panchayat of Ankhola is Kumra (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Ankhola?
The pincode of Ankhola is 743704, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Ankhola as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ankhola is 1,868, with 983 males and 885 females.
How many households are there in Ankhola as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ankhola village has a total of 412 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ankhola as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ankhola is 75.16%. The male literacy rate is 80.87%, while the female literacy rate is 68.81%.