Ankurhati

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.