Akahara

Block / Subdivision Jhalda I
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Akahara

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Akahara village is 331333. Akahara village is located in Jhalda I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Jhalda (tehsildar office) and 56.5km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Mathari Khamar is the gram panchayat of Akahara village.

The total geographical area of village is 118.91 hectares. Akahara has a total population of 1,009 peoples, out of which male population is 497 while female population is 512. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1030 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of akahara village is 34.59% out of which 47.69% males and 21.88% females are literate. There are about 209 houses in akahara village. Pincode of akahara village locality is 723202.

Jhalda is nearest town to akahara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Akahara

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,009 497 512
Literate Population 349 237 112
Illiterate Population 660 260 400

Connectivity of Akahara

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 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Akahara

Frequently Asked Questions about Akahara

Where is Akahara located?

Akahara village is situated in Jhalda I Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akahara?

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

What is the pincode of Akahara?

The pincode of Akahara is 723202, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Akahara is 1,009, with 497 males and 512 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Akahara village has a total of 209 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Akahara is 34.59%. The male literacy rate is 47.69%, while the female literacy rate is 21.88%.