Alkusha - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Alkusha is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Salanpur and around 129 km from Barddhaman. Fulberia Bolkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alkusha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alkusha is 318519. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.56 hectares and falls under the 713359 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Alkusha

According to the 2011 Census, Alkusha village had a total population of 1,420 people, including 742 males and 678 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.84%, with male literacy at 67.32% and female literacy at 45.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 833, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Alkusha

Alkusha 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 Alkusha

Alkusha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Alkusha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Alkusha is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alkusha

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

Health Facilities in Alkusha

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

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