Akrapunji

Akrapunji is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Akrapunji unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Akrapunji’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Akrapunji

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Akrapunji is 334436. The village spans a total geographical area of 57.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Akrapunji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Akrapunji village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Akrapunji

Population of Akrapunji

According to the 2011 Census, Akrapunji has a total population of about 589, with approximately 307 males and 282 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 117 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.61%, with male literacy at about 71.01% and female literacy near 49.29%. There are around 145 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Akrapunji's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Akrapunji

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Akrapunji. As per the 2011 stats, Akrapunji had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Akrapunji

Knowing the nearby villages of Akrapunji helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Akrapunji.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akrapunji