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Akrapunji Village

Akrapunji is an inhabited village in Diamond Harbour - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 334436, the Census 2011 record lists 589 people in 145 households and the reported area is 57.13 hectares. The local references include Diamond Harbour - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Diamond Harbour at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Akrapunji is a village in Diamond Harbour - II Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 334436 and 589 people in 145 households.
Village Code334436
Population589
Households145
Area57.13 hectares
Nearest TownDiamond Harbour

Key Village Facts

Village
Akrapunji
Census Village Code
334436
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
South Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
343
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Diamond Harbour - II
Sub-district Census Code
02427
CD Block
Diamond Harbour - II
Households
145
Population
589
Male Population
307
Female Population
282
Sex Ratio
918.57
Area
57.13 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Diamond Harbour
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743368
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Akrapunji at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 589 people, 57.13 hectares of reported area and Diamond Harbour as the nearest town reference for Akrapunji, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockDiamond Harbour - II
  • Akrapunji falls under Diamond Harbour - II Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 334436.
  • The record lists 589 people living in 145 households.
  • The reported village area is 57.13 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Diamond Harbour.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,030.98 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.06 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.86%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share63%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Akrapunji in the official administrative record. Census village code 334436 and Diamond Harbour - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
343
Sub-district Census Code
02427
Village Census Code
334436
CD Block Code
0274
CD Block Name
Diamond Harbour - II

Location and Distance

Diamond Harbour is the nearest town listed for Akrapunji, about 20 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 44.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sarisha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9.4 km
District Headquarter
Alipore
Distance from District Headquarter
44.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Diamond Harbour
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town
Diamond Harbour
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
57.13 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 589 people in 145 households, with 307 male residents and 282 female residents. The average household size is 4.06, and SC share is 19.86% and ST share is 0% for Akrapunji. Population density works out to about 1,030.98 people per sq km.

Total Households
145
Total Population
589
Male Population
307
Female Population
282
Sex Ratio
918.57
Average Household Size
4.06
SC Population
117
SC Male Population
61
SC Female Population
56
SC Population Share
19.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Akrapunji 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
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Akrapunji include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Akrapunji include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Akrapunji include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Akrapunji is reported as 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Akrapunji show that reported agricultural commodities include Jaggery and Embroidary, net sown area is 48.63 hectares and irrigated land is 30.65 hectares (63% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Jaggery
Handicrafts Commodities First
Embroidary
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
48.629999999999995
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
17.98 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.65
Canals Area In Hectares
30 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.65 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Akrapunji

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
12
Banks in Matched Records
6
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 11 92%
CRM 1 8.3%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 3 25%
Punjab National Bank 3 25%
State Bank of India 3 25%
Axis Bank Limited 1 8.3%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 8.3%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 743368 South 24 Parganas Diamond Harbour - II Sarisha South, PIN-743368 Nh-117, Diamond Harbour Road, Sarisha, Ps-Diamond Harbour, Dist-24parganas, South 24 Parganas, West B…
Punjab National Bank ATM 743368 South 24 Parganas Diamond Harbour - I Netra Netra VILL Post Netra, Ps Diamond Harbour, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743368
State Bank of India ATM 743368 South 24 Parganas Baruipur Alipur Sarisha Hat Sarisha Hat, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743368
Bank of India ATM 743368 South 24 Parganas Diamond Harbour - II Sarisha Dist 24 Pgs South Vill+po Sarisha, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743368
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 743368 South 24 Parganas Diamond Harbour - II Sarisha Nh-117, Diamond Harbour Main Road, Idbi Bank Ltd, Lalmohan Apartment, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743368
Punjab National Bank ATM 743368 South 24 Parganas Mathurapur - 1 Sarkarpole More Sarisha Asram, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743368
Punjab National Bank ATM 743368 South 24 Parganas No Block Boral Po Mathur Ps Ramn VILL Po Mathur Ps Ramnsouth 24 Pargwbin Vill, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743368
Bank of India ATM 743368 South 24 Parganas Diamond Harbour - II Nurpur Village-Durgapur Noorpur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743368

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

Where is Akrapunji village located?

Akrapunji is in Diamond Harbour - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Akrapunji village in?

Akrapunji village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Akrapunji village in?

Akrapunji village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Akrapunji under?

Akrapunji comes under Diamond Harbour - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Akrapunji?

The Census village code of Akrapunji is 334436.

What is the population of Akrapunji village?

The village record lists 589 people and 145 households for Akrapunji.

How many households are in Akrapunji village?

The village record lists 145 households for Akrapunji.

What is the male and female population of Akrapunji?

The record lists 307 male residents and 282 female residents for Akrapunji.

What is the sex ratio of Akrapunji village?

The sex ratio of Akrapunji is 918.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Akrapunji village?

The reported geographical area of Akrapunji is 57.13 hectares.

What is the population density of Akrapunji village?

The approximate population density of Akrapunji is 1,030.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Akrapunji?

The nearest town listed for Akrapunji is Diamond Harbour, about 20 km away.

How far is Akrapunji from the district headquarters?

Akrapunji is about 44.8 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Akrapunji from the sub-district headquarters?

Akrapunji is about 9.4 km from Sarisha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Akrapunji?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Akrapunji.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Akrapunji?

For Akrapunji, reported agricultural commodities include Jaggery and Embroidary, net sown area is 48.63 hectares and irrigated land is 30.65 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Akrapunji?

The page shows 12 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Akrapunji. These records include 6 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 Akrapunji.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.