Where is Akahara village located?
Akahara is in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Akahara Village
Akahara is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331333, the Census 2011 record lists 1,009 people in 209 households and the reported area is 118.91 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 12 km.
Akahara is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331333 and 1,009 people in 209 households.
Village Code331333
Population1,009
Households209
Area118.91 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Akahara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,009 people, 118.91 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Akahara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Akahara falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331333.
- The record lists 1,009 people living in 209 households.
- The reported village area is 118.91 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Akahara
- Census Village Code
- 331333
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jhalda - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02390
- CD Block
- Jhalda - I
- Households
- 209
- Population
- 1,009
- Male Population
- 497
- Female Population
- 512
- Sex Ratio
- 1,030.18
- Area
- 118.91 hectares
- Area
- 1.19 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723202
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
848.54 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.83 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
10.7%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
3.96%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
71.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Akahara in the official administrative record. Census village code 331333 and Jhalda - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02390
- Village Census Code
- 331333
- CD Block Code
- 0237
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - I
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Akahara, about 12 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 56.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 56.5 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 118.91 hectares
- Area
- 1.19 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,009 people in 209 households, with 497 male residents and 512 female residents. The average household size is 4.83, and SC share is 10.7% and ST share is 3.96% for Akahara. Population density works out to about 848.54 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 209
- Total Population
- 1,009
- Male Population
- 497
- Female Population
- 512
- Sex Ratio
- 1,030.18
- Average Household Size
- 4.83
- SC Population
- 108
- SC Male Population
- 48
- SC Female Population
- 60
- SC Population Share
- 10.7
- ST Population
- 40
- ST Male Population
- 17
- ST Female Population
- 23
- ST Population Share
- 3.96
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Akahara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Akahara include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 30.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Akahara.
- Animal Cart
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Akahara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Akahara is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Akahara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Biri, net sown area is 67.32 hectares and irrigated land is 48.15 hectares (71.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Biri
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegetable
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 21.39
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 67.32
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 19.17 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 48.15
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 48.15 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Akahara
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 723202 | Puruliya | Jhalda - I | Jhalda (P) (Ct) | Jhalda, West Bengal Ward No. 4, Po Ps- Jhalda, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Akahara village in?
Akahara village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Akahara village in?
Akahara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Akahara under?
Akahara comes under Jhalda - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Akahara?
The Census village code of Akahara is 331333.
What is the population of Akahara village?
The village record lists 1,009 people and 209 households for Akahara.
How many households are in Akahara village?
The village record lists 209 households for Akahara.
What is the male and female population of Akahara?
The record lists 497 male residents and 512 female residents for Akahara.
What is the sex ratio of Akahara village?
The sex ratio of Akahara is 1,030.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Akahara village?
The reported geographical area of Akahara is 118.91 hectares.
What is the population density of Akahara village?
The approximate population density of Akahara is 848.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Akahara?
The nearest town listed for Akahara is Jhalda, about 12 km away.
How far is Akahara from the district headquarters?
Akahara is about 56.5 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Akahara from the sub-district headquarters?
Akahara is about 14 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Akahara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Akahara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Akahara?
For Akahara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Biri, net sown area is 67.32 hectares and irrigated land is 48.15 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Akahara?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Akahara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Akahara.