Akalmegh - Diamond Harbour - II, South 24 Parganas
Akalmegh is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.7 km from Sarisha and around 33.5 km from Alipore. Kalatalahat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akalmegh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Akalmegh is 334403. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.55 hectares and falls under the 743504 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Akalmegh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Falta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Akalmegh
Akalmegh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Akalmegh
Akalmegh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Akalmegh is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Akalmegh is about 33.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Akalmegh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Akalmegh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Akalmegh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Akalmegh village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Akalmegh
Where is Akalmegh located?
Akalmegh village is located in Diamond Harbour - II Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Akalmegh?
The Gram Panchayat of Akalmegh is Kalatalahat.
What is the pincode of Akalmegh?
The pincode of Akalmegh is 743504.