Akrapunji
About Akrapunji
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Akrapunji village is 334436. Akrapunji village is located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.4km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 44.8km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Mathur is the gram panchayat of Akrapunji village.
The total geographical area of village is 57.13 hectares. Akrapunji has a total population of 589 peoples, out of which male population is 307 while female population is 282. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 918 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of akrapunji village is 60.61% out of which 71.01% males and 49.29% females are literate. There are about 145 houses in akrapunji village. Pincode of akrapunji village locality is 743368.
When it comes to administration, Akrapunji village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Akrapunji village comes under Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency & Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to akrapunji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.
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Population of Akrapunji
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 589 | 307 | 282 |
| Children (0-6) | 71 | 37 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 117 | 61 | 56 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 357 | 218 | 139 |
| Illiterate Population | 232 | 89 | 143 |
Connectivity of Akrapunji
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Akrapunji
Where is Akrapunji located?
Akrapunji village is situated in Diamond Harbour Ii Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Akrapunji?
The Gram Panchayat of Akrapunji is Mathur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Akrapunji?
The pincode of Akrapunji is 743368, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Akrapunji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Akrapunji is 589, with 307 males and 282 females.
How many households are there in Akrapunji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Akrapunji village has a total of 145 households.
What is the literacy rate in Akrapunji as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Akrapunji is 60.61%. The male literacy rate is 71.01%, while the female literacy rate is 49.29%.