Ankurhati is a census town in Domjur CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration.
Geography
Ankurhati is located at 22°36′24″N 88°14′29″E.
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Ankurhati had a total population of 11,130 of which 5,750 (52%) were males and 5,380 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,401. The total number of literates in Ankurhati was 8,136 (83.63% of the population over 6 years).
Ankurhati was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.
As of 2001 India census, Ankurhati had a population of 7787. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ankurhati has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Ankurhati is the junction of National Highway 16 (part of Asian Highway 45) and Makardaha-Mahiari Road. People can easily go to several areas of Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly from here.
Bus
Private Bus
- 40 Birshibpur – Serampore
- 79 Panchla – Dunlop
- E43 Dihibhursut – Howrah Station
- E53 Narit – Howrah Station
- L3 Jhikhira/Muchighata – Howrah Station
CTC Bus
- E6 Amta – Esplanade
- E7 Bagnan railway station – Esplanade
Many Shuttle Buses (Without Numbers) also pass through Ankurhati.
Train
Santragachi Junction is the nearest railway station.