Adhia - Canning - I, South 24 Parganas

Adhia is a village situated in the Canning - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Canning and around 50.2 km from Alipore. Taldi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Adhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adhia is 333793. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.7 hectares and falls under the 743363 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Adhia

As per Census 2011, Adhia village has a total population of 2,964 people, consisting of 1,494 males and 1,470 females. The village has 645 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 416 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,761 literate and 1,203 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Adhia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Adhia

Adhia 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 Adhia

Adhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Taldi, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Adhia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Adhia is about 50.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adhia

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

Health Facilities in Adhia

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

FAQs about Adhia