Irkona - Galsi - II, Purba Bardhaman

Irkona is a village situated in the Galsi - II subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.1 km from Galsi. Adra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Irkona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Irkona is 319966. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.35 hectares and falls under the 713428 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Irkona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Irkona

According to the 2011 Census, Irkona village had a total population of 2,085 people, including 1,057 males and 1,028 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.01%, with male literacy at 70.93% and female literacy at 58.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,055, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Irkona

Irkona 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 Irkona

Irkona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Galsi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Irkona is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Irkona

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

Health Facilities in Irkona

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

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