Akshyanagar - Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas

Akshyanagar is a village situated in the Kakdwip subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5 km from Kakdwip and around 82.4 km from Alipore. Swami Bibekananda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akshyanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akshyanagar is 335235. The village covers a total geographical area of 770.12 hectares and falls under the 743399 pincode. D/harbour is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Akshyanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Akshyanagar village had a total population of 18,883 people, including 9,850 males and 9,033 females, living in 3,972 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.81%, with male literacy at 85.58% and female literacy at 73.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9,180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Akshyanagar

Akshyanagar 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 Akshyanagar

Akshyanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kakdwip, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from D/harbour to Akshyanagar is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Akshyanagar is about 82.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akshyanagar

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

Health Facilities in Akshyanagar

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

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