Agneshwar - Diamond Harbour - II, South 24 Parganas

Agneshwar is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6 km from Sarisha and around 41.4 km from Alipore. Patra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agneshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agneshwar is 334474. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.19 hectares and falls under the 743504 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Agneshwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Agneshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Agneshwar village had a total population of 1,571 people, including 828 males and 743 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.58%, with male literacy at 80.17% and female literacy at 65.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 585.

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

Nearby Villages of Agneshwar

Agneshwar 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 Agneshwar

Agneshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Netra, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Agneshwar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Agneshwar is about 41.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agneshwar

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

Health Facilities in Agneshwar

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

FAQs about Agneshwar