Aikola Village Overview
Aikola is a village in Debra tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Balichak is the tehsil headquarters, while Midnapur is the district headquarters for Aikola village. As per available records (2009), Snarpur Loyada is the Gram Panchayat for Aikola village.
The sections below provide essential information about Aikola village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Aikola is 342234. The village covers a geographical area of 35.75 hectares and has a pincode of 721136. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Aikola
Population & Demographics of Aikola
This section provides population and demographic details of Aikola village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 323 | 161 | 162 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 48 | 23 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 112 | 58 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 184 | 115 | 69 |
| Illiterate Population | 139 | 46 | 93 |
Key population details of Aikola village are given below:
- Aikola village is a small village with a total population of around 323, including approximately 161 males and 162 females, with a sex ratio of 1006 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 112 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Aikola village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.97%.
- There are around 75 households in Aikola village.
Transport & Connectivity of Aikola
Transport facilities help residents of Aikola village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Aikola
The following villages are located close to Aikola and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aikola
- Where is Aikola located?
- Aikola village is located in Debra Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Aikola?
- The Gram Panchayat of Aikola is Snarpur Loyada (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Aikola?
- The pincode of Aikola is 721136.
- What is the population of Aikola?
- Aikola has a total population of 323, including 161 males and 162 females.
- How many households are there in Aikola?
- There are 75 households in Aikola.
- What is the literacy rate in Aikola?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aikola is 56.97%. Male literacy is 71.43% and female literacy is 42.59%.