Alkusha

Block / Subdivision Jaipur
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Alkusha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Alkusha village is 329836. Alkusha village is located in Jaipur subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.8km away from sub-district headquarter Jaipur (tehsildar office) and 87.7km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Joypur is the gram panchayat of Alkusha village.

The total geographical area of village is 129.5 hectares. Alkusha has a total population of 694 peoples, out of which male population is 356 while female population is 338. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of alkusha village is 64.99% out of which 78.93% males and 50.30% females are literate. There are about 117 houses in alkusha village. Pincode of alkusha village locality is 723201.

Purulia is nearest town to alkusha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

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Population of Alkusha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 694 356 338
Literate Population 451 281 170
Illiterate Population 243 75 168

Connectivity of Alkusha

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alkusha

Where is Alkusha located?

Alkusha village is situated in Jaipur Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alkusha?

The Gram Panchayat of Alkusha is Joypur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Alkusha?

The pincode of Alkusha is 723201, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Alkusha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Alkusha is 694, with 356 males and 338 females.

How many households are there in Alkusha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Alkusha village has a total of 117 households.

What is the literacy rate in Alkusha as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Alkusha is 64.99%. The male literacy rate is 78.93%, while the female literacy rate is 50.30%.