Achhra - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Achhra is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.8 km from Salanpur and around 121 km from Barddhaman. Achhra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achhra is 318517. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.29 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Niamatpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Achhra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Achhra

According to the 2011 Census, Achhra village had a total population of 2,583 people, including 1,308 males and 1,275 females, living in 546 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.89%, with male literacy at 80.72% and female literacy at 60.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Achhra

Achhra 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 Achhra

Achhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niamatpur to Achhra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Achhra is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achhra

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

Health Facilities in Achhra

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

FAQs about Achhra