Village code 311270

Akhira Village, Balurghat Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Akhira is a village in Balurghat Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Akhira village map in West Bengal
Akhira village map image for Balurghat Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Akhira is a village in Balurghat Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. For Akhira, the population is 681, PIN code is 733102 and Census village code is 311270. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Akhira village
Village code311270
PIN code733102
Population681
Households162
Area80.18 ha / 0.80 sq. km / 198 acres
Population density849 people per sq. km
Sex ratio871 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBalurghat (21 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtDakshin Dinajpur
Census 2011 districtDakshin Dinajpur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 733102. This helps users verify the postal area for Akhira, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Akhira village
PIN code733102
Post offices linked with this PINChakvrigu SO, Barakashipur BO, Bharila BO, Bhatra BO, Chak Balaram BO, and Dakra BO
Best matching post officeChakvrigu SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtDinajpur Dakshin
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionDakshin Dinajpur Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Akhira comes under Akhira gram panchayat and Balurghat C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Balurghat Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Balurghat at 16.30 km. The Census district headquarters, Balurghat, is 17.70 km away.

Administrative details for Akhira
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtDakshin Dinajpur
Census 2011 districtDakshin Dinajpur
State code19
District code331
Block / Census sub-district code2204
C.D. Block code51
Block panchayat code51

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Akhira village and its household count.

Total population

681 residents in 162 households

Male population

364

Female population

317

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 186; Scheduled Tribes: 10

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Akhira
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Akhira
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityNot available in village
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Akhira
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpNot available in village
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power18 hours per day
Winter domestic power20 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Akhira
Net area sown75.55 hectares
Irrigated area54 hectares
Unirrigated area21.55 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area12 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area40 hectares
Forest area0.40 hectares
Non-agricultural area3.83 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Akhira
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Barakair, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Barakair, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Barakair, within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Akhira

Balurghat (21 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Balurghat is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Akhira
Nearest major townBalurghat (21 km)
Block headquartersBalurghat (16.30 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Akhira. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Akhira
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable
Power Supply for Agriculture UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Akhira village located?

Akhira is located in Balurghat Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Dakshin Dinajpur.

Which Block is Akhira in?

Akhira is in Balurghat Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Akhira in?

District: Dakshin Dinajpur.

What is the village code of Akhira?

The Census village code of Akhira is 311270.

What is the PIN code of Akhira?

The PIN code reported for Akhira is 733102.

What is the population of Akhira?

Akhira has 681 residents in 162 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Akhira?

The nearest statutory town to Akhira is Balurghat (21 km).

Which crops are grown in Akhira?

The main crops reported for Akhira are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Akhira?

Land-use details for Akhira include net area sown: 75.55 hectares, irrigated area: 54 hectares, and unirrigated area: 21.55 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Akhira?

Government primary school status for Akhira is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Akhira?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Akhira?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Akhira?

The total geographical area of Akhira is 80.18 hectares.

How many households are in Akhira?

Akhira has 162 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Akhira?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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